[Kyoto] Colorful tied-up monkeys are popular at Yasaka Koshindo

It is one of the three Koshin temples in Japan and is said to be the birthplace of Koshin faith. It is also famous as a photogenic spot, with a sign saying, "Pray at the main hall first, then feel free to take photos." The reason for its popularity is the large number of colorful "tied monkeys." There were also monkeys that said "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil." You can take some gorgeous photos, but please make sure to follow the order in which you visit the temple as instructed by the temple.

[Name] Kongo-ji Temple (Yasaka Koshin-do)
[Location] 390 Kinzono-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
[Access]
About 4 minutes on foot from the city bus stop "Higashiyama Yasui"
About 15 minutes on foot from Keihan "Gion-Shijo" station
[Opening hours] 09:00-17:00

Visit date: Mid-May 2024

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Post by ぷりんちゃん | May 29, 2024