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Jishu-jinja Shrine, power spot of love
The deity of Jishu-jinja Shrine is Okuninushi no Mikoto, who is the deity of match-making.
It is situated to the left-hand-side just after exiting the Kiyomizu stage of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and served as the guardian shrine of Kiyomizu-dera Temple until the Edo period.
Jishu-jinja Shrine was founded in the age of the gods before the founding of the nation of Japan.
In reality, ‘Koi uranai-no ishi’ (the love fortune stones) in front of the shrine was found to be a relic of the Jomon period by scientific dating.
The main shrine and the entire precincts are designated as national important cultural properties and are registered as World Cultural Heritage.
The deity of the shrine
When you go up the stairs, you will be welcomed by Okuninushi no Mikoto and the white rabbit statue. In mythology, it is said that Okuninushi no Mikoto helped Inaba’s White Rabbit, and he is a kind hearted person who gives happiness to everyone.
In addition to good luck, the gods of childbirth, entertainment, longevity and traffic safety are enshrined.
Koi Uranai-no-ishi, fortune-telling stones
It is said that if you close your eyes from one stone and walk to the other “Love Fortune Stone” and reach it safely, your love will come true.
It is the guardian stone that has existed since the Jomon period, so it seems to be very beneficial.
Access
10 minutes walk from the city bus “Gojo-zaka” or “Kiyomizu-michi” bus stop.
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