HomeKyotoTravel servicesKyoto Yasaka Shrine: Gion Matsuri legends and the story of Kyoto's guardian deity | In-depth 2 hours
Kyoto Yasaka Shrine: Gion Matsuri legends and the story of Kyoto's guardian deity | In-depth 2 hours
Kyoto Yasaka Shrine: Gion Matsuri legends and the story of Kyoto's guardian deity | In-depth 2 hours
Kyoto Yasaka Shrine: Gion Matsuri legends and the story of Kyoto's guardian deity | In-depth 2 hours
Kyoto Yasaka Shrine: Gion Matsuri legends and the story of Kyoto's guardian deity | In-depth 2 hours
Kyoto Yasaka Shrine: Gion Matsuri legends and the story of Kyoto's guardian deity | In-depth 2 hours
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Kyoto Yasaka Shrine: Gion Matsuri legends and the story of Kyoto's guardian deity | In-depth 2 hours

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Service languages: English
Duration: 2 hrs
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Delve into the thousand-year origins of the Gion Festival, explore the legend of Susanoo-no-Mikoto in detail, and decode the shrine's architecture and folk customs along the tour route
Senior cultural guide provides commentary throughout and answers questions anytime; the itinerary has a relaxed pace, with ample time reserved for photos and stopping to listen
Skip the quick photo-op tour and focus on the shrine's hidden spots to gain an immersive understanding of the essence of Gion culture

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