Yoshida Shrine, Kyoto

Name: Yoshida Shrine
Address: 30 Kaguraoka-chō, Yoshida, Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-771-3788

#62 among attractions in Kyoto

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Facts and practical information

Yoshida Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Sakyō-ku in Kyoto, Japan. It was founded in 859 by the Fujiwara clan. ()

Local name: 吉田神社 Established: 859 (1165 years ago)Architectural style: Kasuga-zukuriCoordinates: 35°1'30"N, 135°47'6"E

Address

30 Kaguraoka-chō, Yoshida, Sakyō-kuKyoto Japan

Contact

+81 75-771-3788

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Day trips

Yoshida Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ginkaku-ji, Philosopher's Walk, Shimogamo Shrine, National Museum of Modern Art.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Yoshida Shrine open?

Yoshida Shrine is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Yoshida Shrine?

Nearby attractions include Kyoto University Museum, Kyoto (10 min walk), Kyoto University, Kyoto (10 min walk), Shinshōgokuraku-ji, Kyoto (10 min walk), Konkaikōmyō-ji, Kyoto (11 min walk).

How to get to Yoshida Shrine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yoshida Shrine:

Bus

Kyodai Nogakubu-mae • Lines: 17, 18, Mn17 (7 min walk)
Kitashirakawa • Lines: 17, 18, Mn17 (7 min walk)

Train

Mototanaka (19 min walk)
Demachiyanagi (20 min walk)

Metro

Higashiyama • Lines: T (29 min walk)
Sanjo Keihan • Lines: T (33 min walk)