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Yasui Konpiragu

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Yasui Konpiragu

Known as "Yasui no Konpira-san," this shrine is revered for its tremendous benefits in severing unwanted ties and fostering new connections.

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Located in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, the shrine venerates Emperor Sutoku, Minamoto no Yorimasa, and the major deity from Kotohira Shrine in Sanuki. It has long been affectionately known as "Yasui no Konpira-san."

The reason for its popularity as a shrine for severing and forming bonds lies in the "Enkiri-Enmusubi" monument within its precincts. This large stone, about 1.5 meters tall and 3 meters wide, resembling an ema, is believed to possess the power to sever bad connections and create good ones. The process involves first worshipping at the main hall, then writing one's wishes on a katashiro, a surrogate talisman, and attaching it to the monument. Visitors crawl through a hole in the monument from front to back to sever bad ties and from back to front to form good ones. Finally, the katashiro is affixed to the monument. The monument, covered with innumerable katashiro, is a testament to its popularity.

Highlights

  • A shrine in Higashiyama, Kyoto, enshrining Emperor Sutoku and the major deity from Kotohira Shrine.
  • Affectionately known as "Yasui no Konpira-san" among the locals.
  • The "Enkiri-Enmusubi" monument in the precincts is popular for its supposed ability to sever bad relationships and create good ones.

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  • In the local area, it's affectionately known as "Yasui no Konpira-san."

    In the local area, it's affectionately known as "Yasui no Konpira-san."

  • The "Enkiri Enmusubi" monument.

    The "Enkiri Enmusubi" monument.

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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
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Sorry, we don’t.

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Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?
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Yes.

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Is parking available?
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Yes.

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Are coin lockers available?
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Not available.

Reviews

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  • 王小鈞
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    The most unique part of this Kyoto trip was visiting Yasui Konpiragu!
    This shrine is famous not for wealth or romance, but for “letting go” of unwanted ties (lol).
    You write your wish on a piece of paper, crawl through the large stone, and then attach the paper to it. It’s said to help cut ties with toxic people, bad situations, and bad luck while welcoming new, positive connections. Seeing everyone—from adults to kids—seriously trying to squeeze through was pretty cute. Hopefully, I left all the bad stuff behind in Kyoto and brought the good luck home with me.

  • Holly
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    I’ve been to Yasui Konpiragu three times, and I have to say, at least from my own experience, it really does feel quite powerful. Because of that, I think it’s important to be very clear when making a wish here. It’s best to write down exactly what bad ties you want to cut, and what kind of outcome you hope to welcome afterward.

    The first two times I visited, I happened to be in situations where I wanted to leave my job but couldn’t seem to make it happen. After visiting the shrine, I was able to resign successfully in about two weeks. Of course, it may have just been a coincidence in timing, but having similar experiences twice in a row left a strong impression on me.

    That said, Emperor Sutoku, who is enshrined at Yasui Konpiragu, is also strongly associated with vengeful spirits in Japanese history and legend, so the atmosphere of the shrine definitely feels unique. If you’re sensitive to the energy or atmosphere of shrines and spaces, it may be worth checking in with yourself before visiting.

    For me, Yasui Konpiragu is not just Kyoto’s famous “shrine for cutting ties.” It’s also a place to visit when you want to end a relationship, job, or phase of life and open the door to new connections. So whenever I have time in my Kyoto itinerary, I make a point of going there to pray.

  • Stan Lee
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    The giant stone tunnel in the middle is so unique! You write your wish on paper first, then crawl through to make your wish come true!

  • 夏婉欣
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    The deity here is believed to help cut off bad relationships and form good ones, thanks to the special 'enmusubi' stone. That's why so many people come to pray here!

Details

Name in Japanese
安井金比羅宮
Postal Code
605-0823
Address
70 Shimobentencho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Telephone
075-561-5127
Closed
Open every day
Hours
Open all day for worship（*Award office 9:00am - 5:30pm）
Admission
Free
Access
About 10 minutes walk from Keihan Main Line Gion-Shijo Station.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)
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