Yasaka Shrine
📍 Wakayama, Kōya · 826 Hosokawa, Kōya Town, Ito District, Wakayama
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
¥500
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
History
As a branch shrine of Gion, this sacred place has stood to protect the health of Kōya's people. From my eternal watch, even plagues seem to avoid those who pray here. The radiance of the pure deity eternally fills this consecrated ground.
Benefits
disease preventiondisaster reliefdivine justice
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