Yasui Konpira-gu Shrine

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History & Origins

The shrine grounds were originally the site of a temple built by the Fujiwara family, and a shrine was founded there to console the spirit of Emperor Sutoku. During the Kenji era (1275 to 1277), Konpira Daigongen was enshrined together and the shrine came to be called Yasui Konpira-gu, and in the Edo period it became widely known for its efficacy in cutting off bad ties.

Highlights

The Enkiri Enmusubi Stone, in the center of the grounds, is a huge rock about 1.5 meters high, its surface covered with countless ema (votive plaques). Worshippers write their wishes on a katashiro (paper effigy) and pass through the hole in the stone to cut off bad ties and form good ones. The shrine's power to cut ties is especially well known nationwide.

Visitor Guide

It is about a 13-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Line, or right next to the Higashiyama Yasui bus stop of the Kyoto City Bus. The stone can be visited throughout the year. Ema and katashiro are available at the shrine office, and worshippers follow the custom of writing a wish and passing through the hole in the stone.

Best Season

The grounds are beautiful during the cherry blossom season in spring and the autumn leaves season, and the Konpira Grand Festival in autumn (October) is especially busy with worshippers.

Blessings

Annual Events

• October

  Shuki Konpira Taisai (Autumn Konpira Grand Festival)

  A grand annual festival held from October 1 to 10, with various rites performed on the grounds.

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