Akuo-ji Shrine
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 625 Gionmachi Kita-gawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
A branch shrine of Yasaka Shrine resting in Gion, it is known for appeasing troubled spirits and warding off misfortune. It purifies the hearts of pilgrims seeking divine intervention.
Benefits
appeasement of spiritswarding off evilgood fortune
