Yakuso Jinshi Jinja

Know before you go

Because Yakuso Jinshi is a small shrine, plan for a brief stop rather than a long visit.

Since the shrine is viewable primarily through protective glass and is quite small, your visit will likely be brief, so consider combining it with other nearby attractions in the Karasuma Oike area to make the most of your time in this part of Kyoto.

The main worship area is only accessible during the annual medical festival held in November, so plan your visit accordingly if you want to enter beyond the protective glass barrier.

This shrine uniquely enshrines a trinity of medical deities from three different cultures: the Japanese gods Ōkuninushi and Sukunabikona, the Chinese god Shennong, and the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, making it a rare example of cross-cultural religious syncretism worth appreciating during your visit.