Yasaka Shrine, once called Gion Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in the Gion District of Kyoto, Japan. Situated at the east end of Shijō-dōri (Fourth Avenue), the shrine includes several buildings, including gates, a main hall and a stage.
In 869 the mikoshi (divine palanquin) of Gion Shrine were paraded through the streets of Kyoto to ward off an epidemic that had hit the city. This was the beginning of the Gion Matsuri, an annual festival which has become world famous.
Today, in addition to hosting the Gion Matsuri, Yasaka Shrine welcomes thousands of people every New Year, for traditional Japanese New Year rituals and celebrations. In April, the crowds pass through the temple on their way to Maruyama Park, a popular hambmi (cherry blossom viewing) site. Lanterns decorate the stage with the names of festival sponsors.
Cache is hidden in the slightly remote place from the precincts of the Shinto shrine. Please camouflage over a container when you return Cache.
八坂神社は、全国にある八坂神社の総本山であり、京都三大祭の一つ祇園祭が有名で、7月の1ヶ月間様々な神事・行事が執り行われます。祀られているのはスサノオノミコトです。また、京都では初詣に訪れる人が伏見稲荷に続いて2番目に多い神社でもあります。
キャッシュは神社の境内から少し離れた場所に隠されています。キャッシュを戻す際は木葉や木枝などをコンテナの上にかけてカモフラージュを施していただけると助かります。
キャッシュに使用されている初代コンテナは、2014年GB関東地区忘年会にてmsy.26が贈呈されたものを使用しています。