Yasaka Koshin-do is a well-known tourist spot, and in recent years it has become a very popular photo spot for women and couples wearing kimono, and the temple is crowded with people even on weekdays. This temple is gaining popularity on social media, especially among young women.
This article will share the highlights of Yasaka Koshindo Temple, along with some personal photographs.
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Getting to Yasaka Koshindo(Kongo-ji) Temple from Kyoto Station
The most convenient way to reach Yasaka Koshindo(Kongo-ji) Temple is by bus from Kyoto Station, as there is nearby bus stop.
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Board bus number 86 or 206 from D2 bus stop at Kyoto Station Bus Terminal.
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Disembark at “Kiyomizu-michi” bus stop.
It takes approximately 15-20 minutes to get here from Kyoto Station.
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From the bus stop, walk about 300 meters, which takes about 5 minutes .
Highlights of Yasaka Koshindo (Kongo-ji) Temple
This is a splendid temple that is said to be the first in Japan to begin the uniquely Japanese “Koshin faith,” which is a mixture of Chinese and Japanese faiths. It is one of the three Koshindo temples, along with Shitennoji Temple in Osaka and Sensoji Temple in Tokyo.
Yasaka Koshindo Temple is a popular photo spot where many colorful amulets called “Kukurizaru” are hung. Kukurizaru in the background makes for a photogenic photo. You can see sights that cannot be seen at other temples.
At Yasaka Koshindo, it is said that your wishes will come true if you “abandon your desires” instead of holding on to them. An amulet called “Kukurizaru” is used to get rid of that desire. It is shaped like a monkey with its arms and legs tied together, and its body is made of colorful fabric.
The monkey is said to be a symbol of human desire, and it is said that if you can suppress your desires, your wishes will come true. It is said that if you write your wish that you want to come true with a pen and hang it up, your wish will come true. Therefore, every “Kukurizaru” that looks like a bean bag at first glance has a wish written on it.
Kyoto has many old buildings, and when you walk around the town, you can see many calm colors. Under such circumstances, this colorful and gorgeous place is a valuable spot.
Information of Yasaka Koshindo (Kongo-ji) Temple
Web Site Official web site (Japanese only)Opening hours 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Phone number +81-75-541-2565
Please check the official website for the latest information. Nearby tourist spots include Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Yasaka Shrine, Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, and Kenninji Temple. If you’re interested, please check out the articles below.
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