[Kyoto] Freshly made is exceptional! Imamiya Shrine's specialty "Aburi Mochi" was so delicious 🍡

I went to Imamiya Shrine, which has been worshiped since ancient times as a god who grants protection from epidemics.
Upon entering the shrine grounds, you are greeted by a gorgeous flower water basin. In contrast to the bustling tourist spots of Kyoto,
you can spend a relaxing time in a solemn and calm atmosphere.

I wrote my name and address on a human-shaped "Yasurai Ningyo" (relaxing doll) and wrote my wishes for health and protection from misfortune.

In the shrine grounds, there is also a stone called Omokaru-ishi (divine divination stone). 🪨
This stone is said to have the power to speed up recovery from illness.

I also tried out the popular "Wakahime Omikuji" (fortune-telling slip).
Along with the fortune, a heartfelt waka poem is also included, and many people take them home as bookmarks because of their cute appearance, making them the perfect memento of your trip 🔖

After worshiping, head to Aburimochi Honke Nemoto Kazariya, a long-established aburimochi shop located in front of the shrine gate 🍡
This shop, which has been in business since the Heian period, carefully roasts the mochi on bamboo skewers by hand over a charcoal fire.
The small mochi, fragrantly browned and coated with sweet and spicy white miso sauce, was unforgettably delicious.

If you go to Kyoto, be sure to enjoy the historic Imamiya Shrine and the freshly baked aburimochi that can only be tasted there.

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📍Address: 21 Murasakino Imamiya-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto
🚌Access: Get off at the city bus stop "Imamiya Jinja-mae"

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