Hatsukinpirasai Festival
初金比羅祭
Celebrate the New Year at Yasui Konpiragu, the sacred site for breaking bad ties and attracting good fortune.
Schedule
January 10, 2027 10:00 – January 10, 2027 17:00
Hatsukinpirasai is a significant New Year's festival held at Yasui Konpiragu in Higashiyama, Kyoto.
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About Hatsukinpirasai Festival
Enhance your visit to Yasui Konpiragu with these tips:
- The Ritual Experience: The famous 'En-kiri En-musubi Ishi' is an interactive spiritual spot. It is highly recommended to prepare a clear intention and a katashiro (paper charm) to complete the ritual.
- Combine with Sightseeing: The shrine is located in the beautiful Higashiyama area. It is best to include this in a route that visits Kiyomizu-dera or Yasaka Shrine, both within walking distance.
- Spiritual Mindset: The act of breaking ties is a powerful ritual. Approach your visit with a sincere heart to align your destiny rather than treating it as a simple tourist attraction.
Weather forecast
Tue
11/10
14°/9°
88%
Wed
11/11
17°/7°
0%
Thu
11/12
20°/9°
3%
Fri
11/13
20°/10°
16%
Sat
11/14
20°/10°
9%
Sun
11/15
16°/13°
80%
Mon
11/16
19°/9°
46%
Tips
Payment
Please prepare cash (Japanese Yen) for your offerings (Saisen) to ensure a smooth ritual experience.
Etiquette
The ritual involves writing on a paper charm and passing through the stone hole. Please move through the process efficiently and respectfully to avoid crowding others.
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