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神社恋爱祈愿祇园

安井金比罗宫

📍 Kyoto, Japan
安井金比罗宫
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Introduction

Yasui Konpiragū is a shrine in Higashiyama, Kyoto, famous for its faith in cutting bad ties and forming good ones. The 'en-kiri stone' is covered in white paper strips; worshippers crawl through the hole in the rock to sever bad bonds — a uniquely Kyoto love shrine.

Highlights

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En-kiri stone
The strip-covered rock; crawl through to sever bad ties.
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Love shrine
Kyoto's celebrated place for forming good bonds.
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Higashiyama
In the old quarter between Kiyomizu-dera and Gion.

🛈 Practical Info

Location361 Higashiyama, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Time neededAbout 30 minutes
AdmissionFree

💡 Tips

The stone ritual has set steps — read the instructions first.
Paper strips are sold at the office.
Combine with Kiyomizu-dera and the Yasaka pagoda.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting 安井金比罗宫?

The stone ritual has set steps — read the instructions first. Paper strips are sold at the office.