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Yasui Konpiragu Shrine

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Yasui Konpiragu Shrine

Name: Yasui Konpiragu Shrine
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Andrii

October 22, 2024

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The story of Yasui Konpiragu Shrine, formerly known as Fujidera and Kōmyōin Kanshōji, dates back to the time of Emperor Tenji when Fujiwara no Kamatari built a Buddhist hall in …

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October 31, 2025

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The Yasui-Konpiragu Shrine in Kyoto's Gion district is famous nationwide for its unique ritual to sever bad relationships and foster good ones. Visitors write a wish on a paper charm (katashiro) and crawl through a hole in the large, charm-covered Enkiri-Enmusubi Stone—once forward to cut ties, and then backward to form new bonds—before affixing their wish to the rock. This "power spot" is sought after not only for romantic relationships but also for breaking bad habits like smoking or gambling, offering a highly unusual and compelling spiritual experience.

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1. Kiyomizu-dera Pagoda – Nio-mon Gate (Kiyomizu-dera Temple) loop from 烏丸

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2. Nio-mon Gate (Kiyomizu-dera Temple) – Kiyomizu-dera Pagoda loop from 東山

9.34km

02:32

130m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Nio-mon Gate (Kiyomizu-dera Temple) – Kiyomizu-dera Pagoda loop from 四条

17.9km

04:47

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 60 m

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Thursday 12 February

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Yasui Konpiragu Shrine

1. Kiyomizu-dera Pagoda – Nio-mon Gate (Kiyomizu-dera Temple) loop from 烏丸

2. Nio-mon Gate (Kiyomizu-dera Temple) – Kiyomizu-dera Pagoda loop from 東山

3. Nio-mon Gate (Kiyomizu-dera Temple) – Kiyomizu-dera Pagoda loop from 四条

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