Jishu-jinja Shrine

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A Shinto shrine located just to the north of the main sanctuary in the Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto that is popular with young women and couples due to its dedication to a god of marriage. There are two love fortune-telling stones located 10 meters apart from each other on the grounds and it is said one will achieve true love if one is able to reach one stone from the other while your eyes are closed. The main shrine, front shrine, and main gate are nationally designated Important Cultural Properties. In 1994, due to certain historical details, it was registered as part of the Kiyomizu-dera Temple under the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto World Heritage Site. The temple is also home to the famous Jishu Cherry, so beautiful it is said Emperor Saga turned his carriage around three times to view it again and also seen as the origin of the Japanese people’s love of cherry blossoms.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Kiyomizu 1-317 Map
Area: Around Kiyomizu-Dera Temple Area
Phone: 0755412097
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Not available (Several municipal and private parking lots are available in the vicinity)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: *The gate will be closed from 8Monday19Sunday 2022 due to the restoration work of the main building in 2022. (The construction period is about 3 years.)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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I love it!

Reviewed : 2018.06.04

This is the best! I have been there 8 years ago and my wish came true.Thank God! I visited there again and the staff are nice.Atmosphere is good! you must try the Love stone :P
Must do!

Reviewed : 2017.07.05

The shrine is at the back of the Buddhist temple, you have to pay JPY400 to get through the temple so you can get to the shrine. There is lots of little stalls once inside where you can buy good luck...
Shrine for relationship

Reviewed : 2017.06.14

There are 2 rocks in the shrine. Touch one and then close your eyes, walk toward the another rock, if you successfully touch the second rock without opening your eyes then your dream will come...