Kawai Shrine — Attraction in Kyoto

Visited in November 2024. Was quite overcrowded. I came in within probably 45 minutes of the shrine closing and spent most of that time waiting in line to purchase an ema. They have a neat little area with colored pencils and stations set up where you can decorate your ema. Absolutely gorgeous shrine. I can tell that the shrine maidens here are quite tired of the crowds and tourists. I can't blame them. Even just standing in the line to purchase charms, I was pushed and shoved around by other visitors.

I definitely don't recommend trying to squeeze a sin at the end of your day, right before they close. It was quite stressful. But a beautiful shrine and very kind people who work there. I'll definitely be back, and hopefully at a...

Kawai Shrine is located 10 min walking distance from Damachiyanagi station Kawai Shrine sounds like Cute Shrine in Japanese. This is part of Shimogamo Shrine. This shrine worship Tamayorihime, the mother of Emoror Jimmu. She is revered as the goddess of beauty. Worshiper mainly came to wish for beauty in Kawai Shrine. There is a mirror shape Ema to write your wishes. one side is a face to be drawn on. A room is make to look like a makeup room where you can draw on the Ema. Kawai Shrine surrounding have beautiful maple tree. It is beautiful to walk through...

Known as the Beauty Shrine, one can visit and draw a portrait to be blessed by the deities. It is believed ones face will resemble the dawning after the deities of the shrine bless it.

After an introduction like this, how could I not want to visit. And it was very much worth the visit as well. The shrine is located a little into the woods, surrounded by large maple trees and rivers. The shrine is very well maintained and quite large. The shrine sells drinks to visitors and coupled with some nicely shaded seats, can really take in the...