Gion Shrine

What it is

• Founded in 869.
• Dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Kushinadahime-no-Mikoto.
• Susanoo-no-Mikoto was identified with Gozu Tenno.
• Located on the hillside of Gionyama.

What to see

• 88 steep stone steps lead to the grounds.
• Several subsidiary shrines are on the grounds.
• Urabara Shrine was moved here in 2006.

When to go

• Main festival is held on June 7th.
• Summer festival is held for eight days every July.
• Amulets called Somin Shorai are distributed.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.