Yasaka Koshin-do Temple
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The grounds, adorned with colorful "kukuri-zaru," are incredibly Instagrammable!
Highlights
- The 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.
Overview
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