安井金比羅宮
Yasui Kompiragū Shrine
Small but distinctive shrine in Higashiyama, famous for its “enkiri/enmusubi” stone that severs bad ties and creates new bonds.
Attractions
Shrine, Historical Site, Unique Experience
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Tucked away in Higashiyama, Yasui Kompiragū Shrine is a modest yet culturally unique Shinto shrine known for its ability to cut harmful relationships and strengthen positive ones. The shrine’s main feature is a large stone monument with a round opening, called the enkiri/enmusubi ishi. Visitors crawl through the opening to symbolically sever bad luck and come out renewed with stronger bonds to love, health, or fortune. Dedicated to the deity Ōmononushi and famous for protecting seafarers and travelers, the shrine has become a spiritual spot for those seeking freedom from burdensome ties. Its lantern-lit grounds and votive tablets with inscribed prayers create an intimate atmosphere, making Yasui Kompiragū a hidden but compelling stop along Kyoto’s temple and shrine circuit.
Facilities & Services
Enkiri/enmusubi stone ritual
Amulet and charm counters
Multilingual pamphlets available
Barrier-free access in select areas
Votive prayer tablets
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