The mikoshi procession is the sacred heart of Gion Matsuri, enacting the movement of divine spirits into the city to bless ...

"Learn about the Yasaka Shrine incident of May 2024 and the events that unfolded. In this video, we explore the details, impact, and aftermath of this surprising occurrence at one of Japan's most ...

When exploring Kyoto, head to an iconic neighborhood in the heart of the city, boasting iconic art museums and a Shinto shrine filled with bunny relics.

As part of the Setsubun Festival at the Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto, Japan, geishas dance and throw soybeans, which are believed to chase away evil, into the crowd.

Construction for Kyoto’s Yasaka Shrine was founded in the seventh century, and it sits right in the middle of Gion, the city’s geisha quarter. That combination of cultural significance and ...

KYOTO -- The annual summer Gion Festival began in Japan's ancient capital on July 1, with a child in the costume of a "divine messenger" performing a ritual at Yasaka Shrine to pray for the safety ...

Construction for Kyoto’s Yasaka Shrine was founded in the seventh century, and it sits right in the middle of Gion, the city’s geisha quarter. That combination of cultural significance and ...