Shrine · Gion
Yasui Konpira-gu
安井金比羅宮
A shrine south-east of Kennin-ji known for its enkiri stone, a large rock covered in paper charms with a hole at its base. Visitors write a wish on a paper katashiro and crawl through the hole to end a bad relationship or to begin a good one.
Good for
Nearby places
- Gion Corner Landmark about 2 min on foot
- Kennin-ji Temple about 3 min on foot
- Yasaka Koshin-do Temple about 4 min on foot
- Ishibe-koji Lane Street about 4 min on foot
- Yasaka Pagoda (Hokan-ji) Landmark about 4 min on foot
- Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple about 5 min on foot
Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance.
Neighbourhood
Gion: what to see and do
The geisha district on the east bank of the Kamo river, between the river and Yasaka Shrine, including Hanamikoji and the Shirakawa canal.
Where to stay near Yasui Konpira-gu
This place is in Gion, where the median hotel rate in the latest sample was US$541 per night. Where to stay in Gion: stations, pros and cons, hotel types
Prices and availability come from the booking sites and can change.
Sources · Verified 25 September 2026