Yasaka Shrine The guardian deity of the capital, warding off epidemics (Gion-san) Priced higher than the original price due to scarcity. This is a Japanese shrine magazine featuring Yasaka Shrine. The most common reason for visiting shrines in Japan is, after all, to pray for health. This shrine is the number one shrine in Japan for granting health-related wishes. Yasaka Shrine is revered as a key place for warding off epidemics. The deities enshrined at this shrine are: Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Kushinadahime-no-Mikoto, and the Eight Great Children. These deities are enshrined here, and this is a shrine where they will grant your wishes. When you are in trouble, pray to the gods. By visiting here, you will surely find solace. - Magazine Name: Japanese Shrines - Yasaka Shrine - Issue Number: No. 21, Published July 8, 2014 - Feature: The beautiful scenery of Yasaka Shrine, the shrine's festivals, and the benefits of worship. Thank you for viewing.