Located between Nijojo-mae and Karasuma-Oike subway stations is a shrine dedicated to metals, a rarity in Japan. The golden torii gate gives a sense of power.
Ginkgo, the sacred tree, is said to be a symbol of "prosperity" and "longevity" because of the shape of its leaves, which spread in eight directions. The awarding office has a wide variety of good luck charms and ema (votive picture tablet) with ginkgo motifs, and is visited daily by people wishing for success in money-related matters.

This is a famous garden built adjacent to the Ouchiuchi Palace during the construction of the Heian-kyo Capital. It is said that the Gion Goryokai, in which 66 floats were erected and a portable shrine was sent from Yasaka Shrine to Shinsen-en, was the origin of the Gion Festival.