Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Yoshida Shrine
吉田神社
/ Yoshida Jinja
Nijunisha
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
20 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Yoshida Jinja in Kyoto was founded in 859 CE when the Fujiwara clan transplanted their tutelary deities from Kasuga Taisha to the hills of Yoshida. From the late Heian period it became the home of the Yoshida Shinto school, whose theologian Yoshida Kanetomo (1435–1511) systematized a uniquely Japanese interpretation of Shinto that claimed primacy over all other shrines in Japan. The shrine complex includes the rare circular Taigenkyuu hall (1484) and hosts the famous Setsubun festival, one of Kyoto's most beloved seasonal events.
History
Founding
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Documented
859 Source: Founded in Jogan 1
859
Fujiwara Yamakage transplants Kasuga deities to Yoshida Hill, founding the shrine.
1484
Yoshida Kanetomo constructs the Taigenkyuu circular hall, symbolizing the supremacy of Yoshida Shinto over all other shrines.
Enshrined Deities
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primary Deity
God of thunder, swords, martial arts, and sumo; emissary of the heavenly deities
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secondary Deity
God of ritual prayers (norito), divination, and the Fujiwara clan ancestor; one of the Kasuga deities
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.0228, 135.7886
Physical Address
30 Yoshida Kaguraoka-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
京都府京都市左京区吉田神楽岡町30
Historical Province
Yamashiro / Tanba / Tango
Access
Demachiyanagi Station (Keihan)
20 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Bus
City Bus to Kyodai Seimon-mae
Best Times to Visit
February (Setsubun Festival)
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Yoshida Shrine?
Yoshida Jinja in Kyoto was founded in 859 CE when the Fujiwara clan transplanted their tutelary deities from Kasuga Taisha to the hills of Yoshida. From the late Heian period it became the home of the Yoshida Shinto school, whose theologian Yoshida Kanetomo (1435–1511) systematized a uniquely Japanese interpretation of Shinto that claimed primacy over all other shrines in Japan. The shrine complex includes the rare circular Taigenkyuu hall (1484) and hosts the famous Setsubun festival, one of Kyoto's most beloved seasonal events.
Where is Yoshida Shrine located?
Yoshida Shrine is located in Kyoto-shi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. The full address is: 30 Yoshida Kaguraoka-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi.