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Hatsukinpirasai Festival

Name: Hatsukinpirasai Festival
Start: 2027-01-10
End: 2027-01-10
Location: Yasui Konpiragu

初金比羅祭

Celebrate the New Year at Yasui Konpiragu, the sacred site for breaking bad ties and attracting good fortune.

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Schedule

January 10, 2027 10:00 – January 10, 2027 17:00

Guide5 min read

Hatsukinpirasai is a significant New Year's festival held at Yasui Konpiragu in Higashiyama, Kyoto.

Highlights

Breaking Ties RitualHigashiyama SightseeingNew Year Prayers

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Venue

Yasui Konpiragu

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

Fri

9/25

27°/18°

Sat

9/26

22°/18°

93%

Sun

9/27

24°/18°

69%

Mon

9/28

24°/21°

82%

Tue

9/29

23°/19°

37%

Wed

9/30

28°/16°

39%

Thu

10/1

26°/17°

47%

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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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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.