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Yoshida Shrine
CultureVisit: ~45 min
Shinto shrine on the slope of Yoshida Hill, in Sakyō-ku, founded in 859 by the Fujiwara clan. Yoshida Kanetomo, founder of Yoshida Shinto, is buried here. It is known for the Setsubun festival in early February. It is close to Kyoto University and the Philosopher's Path.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Yoshida Shrine: 2 missions
- Climb to the shrine from the toriiGo through the entrance and climb the path to the main precinct of the sanctuary.
- Stroll through the hill forestWalk the paths among the trees of the shrine and the hill.
Near Yoshida Shrine
Heian Shrine990 m awayPhilosopher's Path1.1 km awayHōnen-in1.1 km awayGinkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)1.3 km awayKyoto Municipal Museum of Art (Kyocera)1.4 km awayNational Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto1.5 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Yoshida Shrine?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia - Yoshida Shrine