Yasaka Shrine Mitarashi Well
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto-Nakagyo · Mitarashimizu-cho, Nakagyo, Kyoto
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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
The Mitarashi Well of Yasaka Shrine is where sacred waters flow forth from Susanoo no Mikoto, guardian of Kyoto. Those who purify themselves with this blessed water have long been believed to be freed from plague and defilement. From ancient times to the present, these pure waters continue to dispel the misfortunes of Kyoto's people.
Benefits
Disease dispersionPurificationMisfortune warding
