Yasui-Konpiragu
Yasui-Konpiragu
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Neighborhood: Gion
Gion is Kyoto's famed Geisha District (called "Geiko" in Kyoto). Though Gion's many tea houses and entertainment restaurants are closed to foreigners, Geiko and Maiko in their traditional makeup with gilded hair in full kimono can be seen drifting the streets on their way to and from work, where they fan dance, sing, and play instruments for customers. Gion lights up at night, when the ancient-looking streets glow with lanterns along the river, where weeping willows catch the starlight and the air is warmed with conversation. Groups pass through to populate the restaurants and bars along the riverfront, but Gion still manages to be a mostly quiet district, due in large part to limited automotive traffic through many of its streets. Gion is a wonderful place to indulge in Kyoto's local and customary cuisines, and is best enjoyed after dark.
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yuiyuiゆい
Kobe, Japan303 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
I cut ties with a certain job.
I went there on a Saturday, and there was a line at the monument for cutting ties and making connections. The wait time was about 20 minutes. The wait time passed rather quickly as I looked at the wishes written on votive plaques that were on display.
Apparently the correct order is to pray at the main shrine first, and then go through the monument for cutting ties and making connections, but I accidentally forgot and ended up praying later.
I hope I don't lose any bids next year and beyond.
I'm rating it 5 out of 5 because I don't think I'll be able to cut ties unless I give it a perfect 5 out of 5 rating.
I went there on a Saturday, and there was a line at the monument for cutting ties and making connections. The wait time was about 20 minutes. The wait time passed rather quickly as I looked at the wishes written on votive plaques that were on display.
Apparently the correct order is to pray at the main shrine first, and then go through the monument for cutting ties and making connections, but I accidentally forgot and ended up praying later.
I hope I don't lose any bids next year and beyond.
I'm rating it 5 out of 5 because I don't think I'll be able to cut ties unless I give it a perfect 5 out of 5 rating.
Written May 18, 2024
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autumnrise
Deer Park, TX4 contributions
This small shrine isn't really a tourist attraction--there's no breathtaking historical architecture, nothing amazing to see, and it's on a bit of a side street south of Gion. But it was my favorite place to go in Kyoto. Though I never saw any other foreigners, there were always a few locals, usually young women, when I stopped by. Charms that the shrine sells help to get rid of those bad things connected to you, or to help bring good relationships to you.
The best part of the shrine is a small rock dome with a hole in the middle. For 100 yen, you write your wish on a slip of paper, and then take it with you while you crawl through the hole, and then back through to your original position. After that, you stick the paper on the dome with a dab of glue. And when I say that it's a rock dome, I'm only guessing, because the dome is completely layered in those slips of paper. I came back the day after I put one on, and could barely find it, as it had already been almost covered up.
So it doesn't have the flash of the Golden Pavillion or the uniqueness of Inari Taisha, but this little shrine is absolutely worth a visit if you're already in Gion.
The best part of the shrine is a small rock dome with a hole in the middle. For 100 yen, you write your wish on a slip of paper, and then take it with you while you crawl through the hole, and then back through to your original position. After that, you stick the paper on the dome with a dab of glue. And when I say that it's a rock dome, I'm only guessing, because the dome is completely layered in those slips of paper. I came back the day after I put one on, and could barely find it, as it had already been almost covered up.
So it doesn't have the flash of the Golden Pavillion or the uniqueness of Inari Taisha, but this little shrine is absolutely worth a visit if you're already in Gion.
Written June 26, 2010
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Yoshiko O
Yokohama, Japan25 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
If you ever go to Kyoto, this shrine is a must. I briefly saw something on TV about it in the summer, and because of the unusual look of the huge power stone monument (with all its paper strips), I didn't hesitate to add Yasui-Konpiragu to my mental list of places to visit in Kyoto.
The shrine is open 24/7. I recommend going there as early as possible if you want to take good pictures before the morning crowd. The main attraction of Yasui-Konpiragu is the huge power stone monument with a hole for people to go through. The purpose of the monument is to help you get rid of bad relations and initiate good ones.
I really enjoyed going through the whole process of writing down my wish, going through the hole, and sticking my wish on the crazy looking monument. It's just something that you can't experience at any of the other shrines and temples.
The steps are very simple. First, you write your wish on a paper strip (courtesy payment of ¥100). Then, while thinking about your wish, go through the hole from the front to the back to cleanse off bad relations. Then from the back to the front, go through the hole one more time to initiate good fortune. Once you're out of the hole, stick your paper strip onto the monument.
The only warning that I have for this place is that the hole is basically on the ground, so dress accordingly.
They have a great website, too (in English and Japanese), with more details of the shrine.
The shrine is open 24/7. I recommend going there as early as possible if you want to take good pictures before the morning crowd. The main attraction of Yasui-Konpiragu is the huge power stone monument with a hole for people to go through. The purpose of the monument is to help you get rid of bad relations and initiate good ones.
I really enjoyed going through the whole process of writing down my wish, going through the hole, and sticking my wish on the crazy looking monument. It's just something that you can't experience at any of the other shrines and temples.
The steps are very simple. First, you write your wish on a paper strip (courtesy payment of ¥100). Then, while thinking about your wish, go through the hole from the front to the back to cleanse off bad relations. Then from the back to the front, go through the hole one more time to initiate good fortune. Once you're out of the hole, stick your paper strip onto the monument.
The only warning that I have for this place is that the hole is basically on the ground, so dress accordingly.
They have a great website, too (in English and Japanese), with more details of the shrine.
Written December 3, 2014
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minneys_kitchen
279 contributions
Oct 2017
Firstly, write down your wish to “ofuda”(a strip of paper) which is called “katashiro” ; what you want to get bond with, and what you want to cut the connection (relationship) with.
Secondly, hold katashiro and pass through the stone tunnel from one side to another as thinking what you want to get bond with. Then, pass the tunnel through opposite way as thinking what you want to cut the connection with. (Please be careful to check the direction you should pass through at this time!) Finally, put your katashiro on the stone with your wishes.
When I went there, I wished to cut the connection with my pollen allergy, and I have been getting better since 2 years ago. if you are interested in, just try!
Written October 13, 2017
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EC-HK
Hong Kong271 contributions
Mar 2016
It's said that by crawling in and out the hole you will be able to attract good relationships and shed off bad ones. It's worth go pay a visit as it's near Gion and take a funny video.
Written March 13, 2016
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Edward W
Ottawa, Canada1,560 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
As opposed to other temples in Kyoto, this one exists primarily for the featured stone, which allows one to either thrive or perish in their love life (depending on which way they desire to travel through the stone.) It is a bit goofy, but worth a short detour.
Written March 8, 2016
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tensaisimon
Beijing, China265 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
it is said that if one prays here and crawl through the hole, then he/she can get rid of an unwanted love affair. we watched several young good-looking girls do the routine.
Written July 27, 2015
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redeyeblues
Edinburgh, UK1,312 contributions
3 times in this shrine and it never gets old! it's a neat little shrine by kiyomizu-dera (清水寺) - didn't see any foreign visitors there but if you have time before/after your visit to kiyomizu, it's right by the bus stop "Higashiyama Yasui" (東山安井) on the opposite side of 清水寺 (once you get off the bus, don't cross the street... just turn into the small side street of love hotels and you will see a tori entrace on your left after a minute or two). you get to write your wish on pieces of paper (contribute 100 yen i think) and glue it on this little dome thing... it's pretty cool.... a bit different. the shrine doesn't close so you can drop by and check it out even after dark
Written June 3, 2009
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Linda K
Port Saint Lucie, FL2,255 contributions
Jul 2019
This shrine is home to a stone that is thought to bind good relationships tighter or sever bad ones. To take advantage of the stone's powers, purchase a special piece of paper from the counter next to the stone and write your name and wish on it. "If you want to bind your love tighter (figuratively, of course), grasp the paper and crawl through the tunnel in the stone from front to back. If you want out of your present relationship, crawl through from back to front. Then, use the glue provided and stick your wishing paper to the ever-huge collection of wishes decorating the stone.”
Now is that reason enough to visit another of Kyoto shrine?
Now is that reason enough to visit another of Kyoto shrine?
Written August 11, 2019
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Wombling_Free_7548
Bristol, UK2,138 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Worth going to see people crawling through the shrine as part of a ritual - hadn’t seen that anywhere else.
Written November 9, 2018
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みなさんそうなさっていたのでわたしもそうしました。
前側からくぐる時にどういった良縁に恵まれたいか、
後方から戻る際は、どういった縁を切りたいかを、
別々の事を考えながら私はくぐりましたよ！
Written March 17, 2015
何をしても大丈夫です。科学が万能とは私も思ってはいませんが、所詮は迷信、単なるゲン担ぎに過ぎないので・・。敢えて知ってて逆の行為をすることはないが、知らなければ何をしてても大丈夫。要は、そこの場所へ行くこと、そのこと自体が「神様への礼節・礼儀」に沿った行動なので。気にしない、気にしない・・・願いを神頼みすると同時に、わが身、わが言動を自分の価値判断でいいので昨日より今日、今日より明日、と正して行ければそれでいいと思いますよ。但し神様・仏様に願い事をする時は形式には拘らず、「一生懸命に」願うことが大切ですね。ずうずうしくない、分相応な願いなら必ず叶うと信じて・・・。
Written March 19, 2015
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