Kyoto Arashiyama Mikage Shrine | A 90s' Guide to Saving Thinning Hair

Located by the Ogura Pond in Kyoto's Arashiyama, Mikage Shrine is Japan's only shrine dedicated to "hair," honoring the founder of the Kamakura-era hairdressing profession, Fujiwara no Sane no Tsunemasa. 🍃🌸 This place is not only a pilgrimage site for hairdressing professionals but also a spiritual haven for those anxious about hair loss. For just 300 yen, you can cut off five strands of hair, place them in a special fortune bag, and offer them at the hair mound, praying for healthy hair growth. 🌿❤️ The ema plaques hanging in the shrine are filled with the hopes and fears of people: "Pray for a collective awakening of Japanese hair volume," "Hope my son doesn't inherit my baldness gene," and even a humorous wish from a comedian saying, "Make peace with baldness." 🍃🌸 Don't miss the unique comb amulet "Kushi-mamori" and the scissors amulet "Fuku-fuku Mamori," which are both protective charms and trendy accessories. 🌟 Hidden deep in the bamboo forest, this secluded sanctuary might just be the place where you meet your destiny as the "King of Hair Volume." 🍃🌸 #TravelSupportPlan #JustGoFirst 🌟