In Search of Kyotoโs Guardian Spirits
Abeno Seimei Shrine โ Nijo Castle โ Okunoin Shrine ๐๐ธ Abeno Seimei Shrine honors the Heian-era onmyoji (yin-yang master) Abe no Seimei. Locals in Kyoto firmly believe that Seimei has the power to avert disasters. Even the famous figure Yuzuru Hanyu has paid his respects here. Nijo Castle, a World Heritage site, symbolizes the power of the Edo Shogunate. ๐๐ธ Just inside the main gate, a path leads to a golden torii gate, where the bustling entrance of Japanโs only Okunoin Shrine can be found. Originally dedicated to the god of metals and minerals, Okunoin Shrine has evolved into a shrine for seeking financial fortune. The wallet-shaped amulets sold here are definitely worth a purchase ๐๐ธ #Kyoto