Famous Shinto Shrine, Yasaka Shrine brought the festival gion Matsuri is one of the oldest in Japan. Festival get prepared for a whole month, is held in July. On the same day the city is moving numerous procession, consisting of chariots and palanquins. People throw viewers bundles of straw wrapped in bamboo leaves, which symbolize wishes for good health for the whole year.

This holiday originated in 869, when the streets of Kyoto by order of the Emperor were set mikoshi - portable temples. But before entering the temple, which was then called Gionta, were exhibited 66 halberds on the number of Japanese provinces. All of this was to protect the residents of the capital and all over Japan from the plague. Surprisingly, these measures worked, and the plague receded. In gratitude, the residents took to the streets. Festival gion Matsuri was the prototype of the ceremonies held in other localities, and in some places even kept its name.

Yasaka Shrine is also known as Yasaka-Jinja Shrine and idol worshiping White. The gion district of Kyoto, which is the temple, from the fifteenth century, has a reputation as the entertainment district, there are teahouses and Kabuki theaters, and restaurants where you can dine in the company of a geisha. Near the temple is located Maruyama Park.

The construction of the Church began in 656 in honor of the Buddhist Saint GORS tenney, and at the end of the tenth century, the Emperor Itize added sanctuary in the list of the most important kamiren in which they were by that time only about two dozen.

The main building was built in the traditional architectural style gion in 1654. Its official name for the temple was in 1868. The temple complex includes several buildings, gate, main hall and stage for performances and rituals. Evening and night, the temple is illuminated by many lamps, which usually placed the names of the donors that support their means sanctuary. Locals believe that the prayers in the temple, Yasaka bring happiness and help to get rid of disease.