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What is Kurumaori Shrine?
Kurumaori Shrine is dedicated to Kiyohara Yoriyoshi, a Confucian scholar of the Heian period. Because of Yoriyoshi’s academic virtues, the shrine is known as a place to pray for academic achievement and success in school. The shrine is also called “Kurumaori Daimyojin” (meaning “Great Myojin of Kurumaori”) because of the broken ox cart, and is said to bring good luck in warding off calamities and improving one’s financial fortune.
Basic Information
| Name | Kurumazaki-jinja Shrine |
| Benefit | Prayer for good fortune, prosperous business, fulfillment of a good marriage, and protection from bad luck |
| Hours of operation | 9:30-17:00 |
| Admission fee | Free of charge |
| Parking lot | Parking is available |
| Location: 23 Saga Asahi-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 616-8343 | 23 Saga-Asahi-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 616-8343 |
| Tel. | 075-861-0039 |
| Official website | http://www.kurumazakijinja.or.jp/ |
Features and Highlights
- Performing arts shrine with high benefits for prayers for the performing arts
- Seimeisha Shrine, a power spot to purify bad luck
- Prayer God Stone,” a wish-fulfilling talisman
Entertainment Shrine : Dedicated to Amenouzume-no-mikoto, the god of the performing arts, Entertainment Shrine is a power spot where entertainers and artists worship. The names of those who have had their wishes granted are engraved on the “tamagaki,” which is painted vermilion. Anyone can dedicate a tamagaki, which is valid for two years.
Shrine of purification : The conical “shrine of purification,” shaped like a stone motif, is a power spot that purifies bad luck and increases luck. It is said to bring good luck when used as a standby image for cell phones.
Prayer God Stone : The Prayer God Stone, a talisman containing a stone that has been purified by a priest, offers various benefits such as bringing money, prosperous business and love. When your wish is granted, you must return twice the number of stones.
How to access
- Take the Keifuku Ranzanmoto Line, get off at Kurumaori Shrine Station, and walk about 5 minutes.
- Approximately 20 minutes on foot from Arashiyama Station on the Hankyu Railway
- Kyoto City Bus ” Kurumaori Jinja-mae ” stop
Summary
Kumaori Shrine is a power spot where you can receive various blessings such as prayers for entertainment, academic success, and financial fortune. Please come and experience the history and spiritual charm of the shrine and make your fortune come true! There are many sights to see, including a shrine for the performing arts and a shrine for purification, so please stop by when sightseeing in Arashiyama.
