2022.12.15
The year 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit! 5 shrines in Kyoto recommended for zodiac year pilgrimages
The Chinese zodiac sign for 2023 is "Rabbit. Why don't you pay a New Year's visit to a shrine or Shinto shrine in Kyoto that is closely related to the rabbit and bring in good luck? We will introduce the highlights of shrines and shrines, as well as cute omikuji (omikuji), omamori (good luck charms), and ema (votive picture tablet) with rabbit motifs!
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1.Higashitenno Okazaki Shrine, famous for its rabbit shrine / Okazaki
The Higashitenno Okazaki Shrine was built to protect the Heian-kyo Capital. The shrine is known for its close connection with rabbits, as rabbits are prolific and the area is a habitat for wild rabbits. In the shrine's water fountain, you will encounter a rabbit that is said to bring blessings for children if you pat its belly, and in the main hall, you will encounter a rabbit that is believed to bring good luck for couples. Take home the Usagi Chikuji amulet as a good-luck charm for the year 2023.
pika (rabbit-like animal of family Ochotonidae)
Usagiku Chikuji Charm 500 yen for the first earning
East Tenno Okazaki Shrine
- Higashi-ninja Temple (Akasaka Shrine)
- 51 Okazaki Higashi Tenno-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- Short walk from bus stop "Okazaki Jinja-mae".
- Tel. 075-771-1963
- Main Shrine / Opening Hours
Precincts freedom
9:00-17:00 for the awarding office *Changed opening hours: Dec. 31, 9:00 - Jan. 1, 17:00
Year-end and New Year's events
December 31: New Year's Eve Purification Time to be determined Weather permitting
January 1: New Year's Day Festival *Not open to the public
2.Pray to "Okuninushi God" and the white rabbit for your wish [Yasaka Shrine] / Gion
Yasaka Shrine is the head shrine of the Gion faithful who pray for protection from bad luck. Daikokuninushi Shrine, located within the precincts of the shrine, enshrines Daikokuninushi, the god of marriage. Next to the torii gate, you can see a white rabbit that is said to have led visitors to a good marriage with "Okuninushi God" based on the myth "Inaba no Shirohare (The White Hare of Inaba). You can pray to the rabbit for your love and other wishes at the "Gakkake Usagi" (rabbit of desire).
Wishful thinking rabbit (first earning 500 yen)
Yasaka Shrine
- Yasaka Shrine
- 625 Gion-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- 5 min. walk from "Gion-Shijo Station" of Keihan
Approximately 8 minutes walk from Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station". - Tel. 075-561-6155
- Main Shrine / Opening Hours
Free in the precincts (Shrine office 9:00-17:00)
Opening hours of the awarding office during New Year's Day areHPcheck
Year-end and New Year's events
Dec. 31, around 19:30 - Pilgrimage to Okera
January 1, 5:00- Baijiu Festival
January 3, 8:00~ New Year's Day
January 3, 9:00~ First Noh Dedication
January 3, 13:00- Karuta starting ceremony
3.［Encountering a Mikaeragi rabbit at Uji Shrine/Uji
Uji Shrine is revered as the god of academic success. Uji Shrine is the setting of the legend of "Mikaeri-Usagi," in which a rabbit appeared, turned around, led the way, and guided the way to this place when the god "Uji Wakaroshi-no-mikoto" lost his way on his way from Kawachi Province to this place. The Mikaeri-Usagi omikuji, ema (votive picture tablet), and red seal are all based on the legend, and the image of the rabbit looking back is unique to Uji Shrine.
Mikaeri-Usagi Ema 500 yen, Mikaeri-Usagi no Omikuji 500 yen
Uji Shrine
- Uji shrine
- 1 Uji Yamada, Uji City, Kyoto, Japan
- Approximately 9 minutes walk from "Uji" station of Keihan
Approx. 15 min. walk from JR Uji Sta. - Tel.0774-21-3041
- Main Shrine / Opening Hours
Precincts freedom
Awarding and prayers are accepted until 16:00 *December 31, 23:00 - January 1, 2:00 approx. January 1, 7:00 - 18:00 approx.
Year-end and New Year's events
December 31, 15:00 Grand Purification Ceremony
January 1, 0:00 New Year's Day Festival (not to be attended)
January 1, 5:00 First prayer (for applicants only)
4.Ujigami Shrine, a World Heritage Site associated with rabbits/Uji
Ujigami Shrine is a World Heritage site. The main shrine building (a national treasure), nestled in the forest at the foot of the mountain, is the oldest existing shrine building, and the shrine grounds are filled with a solemn atmosphere. Uji used to be called "Uji-michi," a road of rabbits, and the awarding office is lined with gently colored "rabbit omikuji" (omikuji fortune). Visitors are encouraged to draw the "Usagi omikuji" carefully, keeping their wishes in mind.
Rabbit papier-mache fortune 300 yen (white, pink, yellow, green)
Ujigami Shrine
- shrine honouring war dead
- 59 Uji Yamada, Uji City, Kyoto, Japan
- 10 minutes walk from "Uji" station of Keihan
Approximately 16 minutes on foot from JR Uji Station - Tel. 0774-21-4634
- Main Shrine / Opening Hours
Free visit to the precincts of the temple (closing time 16:30 / awarding office 9:00-16:15)
(*Opening hours are changed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Opening hours: 9:00-16:30 on December 31 and 22:00 on December 31 to around 18:00 on January 1 /.
(Awarding office Dec. 31, 9:00-16:15, Dec. 31, 22:00-22:00, Jan. 1, 2:00, Jan. 1, 8:00-18:00 approx.)
Year-end and New Year's events
New Year's limited edition red seal January 1 - Ends when all the red seals are gone (initial fee to be determined)
5.［The Izumo Grand Shrine invites happiness with its Nade-usagi rabbit / Kameoka City
「大国主命」と后神である「三穂津姫命」を主祭神とする［出雲大神宮］。
縁結びの神様として名高く、男女の仲に限らずお互いの成長や発展のためのつながりも祈願できる。「大国主命」と縁深いうさぎは「しあわせ、なでうさぎ」として鎮座している。なでると幸せを招き、自身の体の痛い部分と同じ所をなでると痛みや病気が除去されるといわれている。
Lepus brachyurus lyoni (subspecies of Japanese hare)
Shiawase Mamoru 1000 yen, Usagi Omikuji 300 yen
Izumo Grand Shrine, the first shrine in Tamba Province
- Ichinomiya Izumo Shrine, located in Izumo City, Shikoku
- Izumo-no-Mu, Chitose-cho, Kameoka City, Kyoto, Japan
- Short walk from bus stop "Izumo Daijingu-mae".
- Tel. 0771-24-7799
- Worship Hall and Opening Hours
Precincts freedom
(Reception at the shrine office: 9:00-17:00 *December 31, 9:00-17:00 / December 31, 22:00 - January 1, 17:00 / January 2-3, 9:00-17:00)
Year-end and New Year's events
Dec. 31, 14:00- Grand Purification Ceremony for Shihan
Dec. 31, 17:00- (Those attending the service must register at the shrine office by 16:30 on the day of the service.)
January 1, 7:00 - New Year's Day Festival
January 3, 9:00~ New Year's Day
New Year's limited red seal for 1,000 yen (distribution period: January 1 - January 3)
The information is subject to change. Please contact each store or facility directly for the latest information.
All prices include tax.
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*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.
All prices include tax.
※内容の誤りや閉店情報などお気づきの点がございましたら、info@leafkyoto.co.jp までお知らせください。
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.
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