Yasaka Koshin-do Temple

YASAKA KOUSHINDOU

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The grounds, adorned with colorful "kukuri-zaru," are incredibly Instagrammable!

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HighlightsThe grounds, adorned with colorful "kukuri-zaru," are incredibly Instagrammable!
You can offer a "kukuri-zaru" with your wish written on it.
The numerous "kukuri-zaru" decorating the grounds are a delight to behold.
It's easily accessible from other popular tourist spots like Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera.
With many restaurants and souvenir shops nearby, it's also an ideal base for exploring the area.

Basic Information

Address: 390 Kinencho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu Search for tourist attractions in Kyoto

Access: About a 10-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line, or about a 15-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Cld.Days: None

Fee: Free

INFO: The offering of a "Kukurizaru" (a small monkey figurine) is 500 yen. It's believed that your wish will come true if you offer a "Kukurizaru" with your wish written on it. This is a traditional practice with unique cultural significance.

HP: http://www.yasakakousinndou.sakura.ne.jp/

Overview

Yasaka Koshin-do Temple is a Tendai Buddhist temple located near Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto. Formally known as Daikokuyama Kongoji Koshin-do, it is said to have been founded in the late Heian period. The temple is named "Koshin-do" because of the custom of worshipping Aoma-Kongo (a blue-faced deity) on Koshin days (days of the Koshin zodiac sign, which includes the monkey). The most distinctive feature of Yasaka Koshin-do is its grounds, decorated with colorful balls called "kukuri-zaru." These "kukuri-zaru" are believed to seal the three corpse worms (san-shi) associated with monkeys, and offering one with a written wish is said to grant that wish. The temple also houses statues of the three wise monkeys ("see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil"), attracting many visitors. Yasaka Koshin-do is a popular spot for Instagram-worthy photos. The colorful "kukuri-zaru" and the unique atmosphere of the temple grounds captivate many visitors. With other sightseeing spots like Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera nearby, it's also an ideal base for exploring the area.

Yasaka Koshin-do Temple

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