Bring a camera or phone: Yasaka Koshin-do is especially known for vivid kukurizaru cloth charms and colorful photo spots.
At a Glance
Yasaka Koshin-do is closely tied to the Three Wise Monkeys, a symbol of the Koshin faith.
Yasaka Koshin-do's full name is Daikoku-san Kongo-ji Koshin-do (大黒山金剛寺庚申堂).
This temple offers 4 different goshuin designs
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¥500
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¥1,500
Bring a camera or phone: Yasaka Koshin-do is especially known for vivid kukurizaru cloth charms and colorful photo spots.
Pair Yasaka Koshin-do with nearby Kiyomizu-dera on the same walk; the temple is a compact stop in Higashiyama.
Expect a small site rather than a large temple complex, so plan for a short visit focused on charms, prayer, and photos.
Higashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture
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Plan for a quick stop rather than a long exploration. Yasaka Koshin-do sits in the Higashiyama district and pairs naturally with a visit to Kiyomizu-dera nearby, making it easy to fold into a single walking route.
The temple is compact, so most of your time here will be spent looking at the colorful kukurizaru cloth charms that cover the main hall, praying, and taking photos. Bring your phone or camera; the hanging charms are the main draw and photograph well.
Filippo Fochesato checked in
Yasaka Koshin-do
Higashiyama, Kyoto
JTPro memberJelle & TimPro left a review
Beautiful grounds. Very busy.
