Where is the Yasaka Shrine Otabisho?

On the south side of Shijo-dori, just east of Teramachi-dori, about 2 minutes on foot from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu Line) and 10 minutes from Shijo Station (Karasuma subway line). Address in Japanese: 京都市下京区四条通寺町東入南側貞安前之町.

When can I see the mikoshi at the Otabisho?

From the night of 17 July, when they arrive at about 20:00–21:00, until 24 July, when they leave at about 17:00 to return to Yasaka Shrine. Times are approximate and can shift with the weather.

Otabisho

What is the Yasaka Shrine Otabisho?

A shrine of Yasaka Shrine on Shijo-dori in central Kyoto. During the Gion Matsuri, the shrine's three mikoshi stay here from 17 July to 24 July.

It is not inside Yasaka Shrine's grounds. It stands on the south side of Shijo-dori, just east of Teramachi-dori, across the Kamo River from the shrine.

Where is it?

Where	On the south side of Shijo-dori, just east of Teramachi-dori
Train	Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu Line), about 2 min on foot. Shijo Station (Karasuma subway line), about 10 min.
Address	京都市下京区四条通寺町東入南側貞安前之町

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Source: Kyoto City Tourism Association (Japanese). Checked 19 October 2026.

The Gion Matsuri week

17 JulyShinkosai. The three mikoshi leave Yasaka Shrine in the late afternoon, are carried around the parish, and arrive here at about 20:00–21:00.
18–23 JulyThe mikoshi stay at the Otabisho.
24 JulyKankosai. They leave at about 17:00 and return to Yasaka Shrine between about 21:00 and 23:00.

Times are approximate and can shift with the weather. Source: shrine's Gion Matsuri schedule (Japanese). Checked 19 October 2026.

How busy Yasaka Shrine gets on those nights

What is enshrined there?

The Otabisho has two halls. The shrine lists the west hall for good relationships and the east hall for safe childbirth.

Source: shrines and deities (Japanese). Checked 19 October 2026.

Questions

What is the Yasaka Shrine Otabisho?: A shrine of Yasaka Shrine in central Kyoto, on the south side of Shijo-dori, just east of Teramachi-dori. During the Gion Matsuri the shrine's three mikoshi (portable shrines) are carried here on the evening of 17 July and stay until 24 July.
Where is the Yasaka Shrine Otabisho?: On the south side of Shijo-dori, just east of Teramachi-dori, about 2 minutes on foot from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu Line) and 10 minutes from Shijo Station (Karasuma subway line). Address in Japanese: 京都市下京区四条通寺町東入南側貞安前之町.
When can I see the mikoshi at the Otabisho?: From the night of 17 July, when they arrive at about 20:00–21:00, until 24 July, when they leave at about 17:00 to return to Yasaka Shrine. Times are approximate and can shift with the weather.

Last updated: 19 October 2026