[Kyoto] Colorful and cute! Photogenic temples

Kongo-ji Temple (Yasaka Koshin-do) is a historic temple located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. Its official name is "Daikoku-san Kongo-ji Koshin-do"! Known as the first Koshin-do in Japan, it attracts many worshippers as the center of Koshin faith. Main attractions: Tied-up monkeys: Many tied-up monkeys with colorful cloth are hung in the temple grounds, attracting the attention of visitors. This is said to be a symbol of suppressing desires and maintaining peace of mind. Binzuru Sonja: In the temple grounds, there is also a statue of Binzuru Sonja, which is said to grant wishes by stroking it. Many worshippers stroke its hands and make wishes. 📍Location: 390 Kanazono-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 9:00-21:00 🚃Access: About a 15-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station Yasaka Koshindo is located in the center of Gion, and there are many tourist attractions in the area, such as Yasaka Pagoda and Kiyomizu-dera Temple, so it's a great place to stop by when you're out for a stroll. #0 Yen Travel January 2025