Yasaka Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and brother of Amaterasu. Part of the Gion shrine network, it serves as an important center for local festivals and community worship in Kanagawa Prefecture.
- Denomination
- Gion
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.4347206, 139.3276072
Visitor tip
Visit during local festival times to experience traditional Shinto ceremonies and community celebrations.
Cultural notes
Yasaka shrines are known for their connection to the Gion Matsuri tradition and often feature summer festivals with portable shrines (mikoshi) and traditional performances.
Historical note
Like other Yasaka shrines throughout Japan, this shrine follows the tradition established by the famous Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto's Gion district. These shrines were historically associated with protection against epidemics and natural disasters through the worship of Susanoo-no-Mikoto.