Yasaka Shrine, is a famous shrine in Kyoto. It was founded over 1350 years ago. Located between Gion District and Higashiyama District, the shrine is often visited by tourists that are walking between the two districts. Yasaka Shrine is renowned for its summer festival, the Gion Matsuri, celebrated every July. This is one of the most famous festivals in the whole country, and dates back over a thousand years. Visitors to the festival will see a procession of massive floats and hundreds of participants.