[Keihanshin area ]10 recommended shrines for good luck in marriage

Located near the most popular tourist spot in Kyoto "Kiyomizu Temple "is "Jishu Shrine ", which is one of the most popular shrines in Kyoto. "Jishu Shrine "is said to have been in existence since the Kami period, long before the founding of Japan. In the Jomon period, people prayed for their lives and the lives of their descendants. In fact, the "love fortune telling stone "that is now at "Jishu Shrine "is from the Jomon period.
The main deity "Okuninushi no Mikoto "is enshrined. Other deities enshrined at the shrine are the parents and grandparents of "Okuninushi-no-mikoto ". Since ancient times, many people have come to the shrine to pray for good marriages, as it enshrines the god of husband and wife for two generations and the god of marriage, "Okuninushi-no-mikoto ". With "Jishu Shrine "that has brought many people together, you are sure to be blessed with a good marriage.

Location: 1-317 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Hours of worship: 9:00-17:00 (currently under renovation)

Located in Osaka City, "Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine "is a quiet, green shrine that is hard to believe is located in the city of Osaka. The shrine dates back to B.C. The main deity is "Uganomitama-no-okami ", but there are four other deities enshrined here. Among them, "Kagutsuchinomikoto (Kagutsuchi no Mikoto) "is the god of good fortune for marriage.
"Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine "also enshrines Inari, and the fox is said to be the messenger of the god. You can also pray for a good marriage at the Inari shrine in honor of the fox that never changes partners in life.

Location: 2-3-8 Tamatsukuri, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Hours of worship: Sunrise to sunset

Located near Sannomiya Station in the heart of Kobe, "Ikuta Shrine "was established in its present location in the 790s and has been carefully protected by the local people. The shrine enshrines a female deity named "Wakahirumenomikoto (若日女尊) ". Since she was a weaver, it is said that she brings people together as if she were weaving threads together, thus bringing good fortune to those who are fortunate enough to be married to each other.
"At the back of Ikuta Shrine "is a forest called "Ikuta no Mori ". Dip your Koi-mikuji into the pond there. The characters will come to life and you may be given advice on how to improve your luck in love. This is a great spot to visit with friends or as a couple.

Location: 1-2-1 Shimoyamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo
Hours of worship: 9:00 - 17:00

A shrine representing the city of Gion is "Yasaka Shrine ". In addition to the main shrine, there are 17 other shrines in the spacious precincts. The main shrine enshrines two husband-and-wife deities: "Susanoo-no-mikoto "and "Kushi-inada-himenomikoto ". Let's pray for a good marriage in honor of the God of Couples. In addition to the main shrine, "Okuninushi-sha ", "Mitabisho ", "Maitabisho "also offer blessings for good marriages.
Legend has it that beneath the main hall was originally a pond where the blue dragon resides. Because chi (energy) gathers there, it is also known as a power spot for good luck. This shrine is not only a place for matchmaking, but also a place where one can expect to increase one's luck.

Location: 625 Gion-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

The "Sumiyoshi Taisha "in Osaka City enshrines "Sumiyoshi-taijin ". "Sumiyoshi-taishin "is known as "the god of misogi "and is said to have performed misogi for "Izanaki-no-mikoto ". If you have difficulty in finding a good marriage, it is recommended to visit the main shrine as a form of misogi.
"Within the spacious precincts of Sumiyoshi Taisha ", there are six end-runner shrines. Among them, "Samurai Shrine "is beneficial for marriage. It enshrines the first priest of Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine and his wife. It is said to be beneficial for marriage since the priest connects people with God. This shrine should be visited together with the main shrine.

Location: 2-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Hours of worship: 6:00 - 17:00

Located in Kyoto City, "Yasui Kompira Shrine "enshrines Emperor Sutoku as its deities. The shrine is said to be beneficial for both marital breakups and marital unions. "Yasui Kompira Shrine "was originally the residence of Emperor Sutoku's beloved Awauchi Samurai. Emperor Shotoku, who was forced to leave the Awauchi Samurai due to a battle, is asked to bring men and women together to prevent more people from being in the same situation as he was.
There is a large stone with a hole in the middle in the precincts of the temple. It is said that your wish will come true if you write your wish on an o-fuda (a small piece of paper), walk back and forth through the hole in this large stone, and place the o-fuda on the stone. This shrine is recommended for those who wish to break off past relationships and move on to new ones.

Location: 70 Shimobenten-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture was the first island created by the couple gods "Izanagi-no-mikoto (Izanagi no Mikoto) and "Izanami-no-mikoto (Izanami no Mikoto) ". The "Izanagi Shrine "on such a historic Awaji Island enshrines the husband and wife deities Izanagi and Izanami. "Izanagi Shrine "is said to be the oldest shrine in Japan, and a solemn atmosphere prevails as you enter its lush green grounds.
After visiting the main shrine to receive power, let's pay a visit to the sacred tree. "It is called the "couple's camphor tree "" and it is said that originally two camphor trees grew into a single camphor tree. You will also receive power to increase your luck in love from this sacred tree, which is inhabited by the spirits of Izanagi and Izanami.

Location: 740 Taga, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture

Located in the city of Osaka, "Takatsumiya "is a historic shrine founded in 866. The deity is "enshrined as Emperor Nintoku ". "Takatsukamiya "is located on top of a hill, which is a step higher than the surrounding area. Therefore, to visit the main shrine, one must climb one of the four hills.
Of these, "Nishizaka "is called Enkiri-zaka, or "Enmizaka," and "Aiaizaka "is called "Enmitsuzaka," or "Enmusubizaka," or "Enkiri-zaka. "Aiaizaka "consists of two staircases going up from both north and south directions. If a man and a woman climb the stairs from different directions and meet at the top of the slope, they are said to be compatible. "Let's read your compatibility with the person you are interested in at Aiaozaka ".

Location: 1-1-29 Takatsu, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Hours of worship: 6:00 - 18:00

"Heian Jingu "is dedicated to the 50th emperor "Emperor Kammu "as its main deity. "Heian Jingu Shrine "was built in the Meiji era (1868-1912) and has a shorter history than other temples and shrines in Kyoto. However, it is famous as a power spot for marriage.
It is said that many couples held their weddings at "Heian Shrine "in a Shinto ceremony that was popular before World War II. As if to honor the couples of that time, many people still visit the shrine today as a power spot for marriage. The long-lasting Heian period has been revived in the modern age "Heian Jingu ". If you hold your wedding ceremony at such "Heian Jingu ", the peace between you and your spouse will last for a long time.

Location: 97 Okazaki Nishitenno-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Hours of worship: 6:00 - 18:00

Located up Kitano Hill from the city of Kobe is "Kitano Tenmangu Shrine ". It is called "Shrine in the Sky "because of its location overlooking the city of Kobe. The shrine enshrines "Sugawara Michizane "as its deity. "Sugawara Michizane "is famous as the god of learning, but there is a marriage spot in the precincts of the shrine.
It is the place where there is a statue of a carp called "Kanai Koi ". It is said that if you pour water over the carp and pray, your love will be fulfilled. "Near the Kanai Koi ", there is an ema (votive tablet) offering place with cute heart-shaped ema (votive tablet). "If you pray to Kanai Koi "for the fulfillment of your love, be sure to leave your heart on the ema as well.

Location: 3-12-1, Kitano-machi, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo
Hours of worship: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

We have introduced 10 shrines in the Keihanshin area that offer blessings for bringing people together. Since many of these shrines have brought many people together since ancient times, you are sure to receive great blessings if you visit them. All of the shrines are easily accessible, so why not visit them while sightseeing?