Kurumazaki Shrine

Kurumazaki Shrine

Kurumazaki Shrine enshrines Kiyohara no Yorinari, a genius Confucian scholar of the Heian period. This shrine is famous because it is loved by a number of popular celebrities in Japan. It has been rumored in the Japanese entertainment industry that the blessings of Geino Shrine, a subsidiary shrine of Kurumazaki Shrine, have helped many stars make achievements in the industry. Those celebrities have made donations to the shrine to show their gratitude, and their names are carved in the precinct as a sign of their contribution. Another subsidiary shrine called Kiyome no Yashiro is also a popular place to visit because it is believed that people who use the shrine’s picture as the wallpaper of their phones can become luckier than before.

Blessings

The 5 Popular Spots to Visit

Main Sanctuary: The main sanctuary that enshrines Kiyohara no Yorinari is decorated with a beautiful ceiling painting.
Geino Shrine: Many top celebrities have donated to this shrine to show their gratitude for their success in the entertainment industry. Their names are written on the red fences and elsewhere in the precinct.
Kiyome no Yashiro: This shrine is filled with purifying power, and it is said that taking a picture of this shrine and making it the wallpaper of your phone will bring you good fortune.
Stones of Gratitude: Every stone of this mound was dedicated by a worshipper whose wish was made true by this shrine.
Ookuninushi Shrine: This shrine enshrines Daikokuten, one of the Seven Lucky Gods who is associated with commerce and prosperity.

Amulets and Stamps

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Main Enshrined Deity

Kiyohara no Yorinari: A genius Confucian scholar of the Heian period, who is a descendant of Emperor Tenmu.

Access

Address: 23 Saga Asahi-Cho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Wishing you many blessings!

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