Yasui Kompiragū Shrine: Severing Ties, Forging Connections
Break bad ties, find new love & protect your travels at Kyoto's Yasui Kompiragū Shrine, famed for its unique relationship-severing stone.
Nestled in Kyoto's Gion district, Yasui Kompiragū Shrine is famed for its 'enkiri enmusubi' stone, a magnet for those seeking to break bad relationships and foster new, positive ones. Visitors participate in a unique ritual, crawling through a hole in the stone to symbolize severing ties and forging connections.
A brief summary to Yasui Kompiragū Shrine
- 70 Shimobentencho, Kyoto, Shimobentencho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0823, JP
- +8175-561-5127
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Participate in the 'enkiri enmusubi' ritual by purchasing a katashiro, writing your wish, and crawling through the stone.
- Visit during the Koshi Matsuri (Comb Festival) in September to witness a unique celebration with traditional hairstyles.
- Explore the Konpira Emakan Museum to see a collection of ema votive plaques and glass art.
- Combine your visit with nearby attractions like Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Yasaka Shrine, and Maruyama Park.
- Be prepared for crowds, especially on weekends and holidays, as the shrine is a popular destination.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Kyoto Station, take Kyoto City Bus #206, #110, or #100 (Raku Bus) and disembark at the Higashiyama Yasui bus stop. The shrine is a short 1-minute walk south from the bus stop. Kyoto city buses operate on a flat fare system within the central area, costing ¥230 for adults and ¥120 for children. A Kyoto Subway and Bus One-Day Pass is available for ¥1,100 for adults and ¥550 for children, offering unlimited travel on Kyoto subways and city buses.
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Walking
From Keihan Gion-Shijo Station, the shrine is approximately a 10-minute walk. From Hankyu Shijo Kawaramachi Station, it's about a 15-minute walk. Head east towards Yasaka Shrine, then continue south. Yasui Kompiragū is located on a smaller street, south of the main road.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available throughout Kyoto. A short taxi ride from Kyoto Station to Yasui Kompiragū Shrine will typically cost between ¥2,090, based on a fare of ¥490 for the first 1 km and ¥320 for each additional kilometer. Note that a 20% surcharge may apply for taxis taken between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM. There are 10 parking lots available.
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