Do you know "Yoshida Shrine" located in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City?
This shrine was founded to protect the Heian-kyo capital and is famous for its various benefits.
In addition, Yoshida Shrine holds several events during the year, among which the Setsubun Festival is the most famous.
So what kind of history does "Yoshida Shrine" have?
In this issue, we would like to introduce the history and characteristics of Yoshida Shrine and the charm of the Setsubun Festival.
■What is Yoshida Shrine?
Yoshida Shrine is located in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, and was built in 859 (the first year of Jougan era) on Yoshida Mountain, located at the demon's gate, as the guardian deity of Heian-kyo.
Daimonomiya Shrine, which enshrines gods from all over Japan, is designated as an important cultural property and is said to offer blessings by many other gods, including the god of good fortune, the god of cooking, and the god of sweets.
■History and features of Yoshida Shrine
Yoshida Shrine dates back to the Heian period (794-1185) when Fujiwara no Yamakage, a court noble, welcomed and enshrined the god Kasuga at Mt.
From there, it was worshipped by many as the guardian god of Kyoto, but the Onin War broke out in the Muromachi period (1336-1573).
Yoshida Shrine fell into disrepair, but was later restored by the Shinto priest Yoshida Kanetomo.
■What are the benefits of Yoshida Shrine?
Yoshida Shrine is said to offer various benefits.
Typical examples include prosperous business, good luck, bad luck, good marriage, and learning.
There are also talismans for healing illness, physical and mental health, traffic safety, and safe childbirth, and many other gods and goddesses are available, so everyone can find a blessing to suit their needs.
■Yoshida Shrine Highlights
If you visit Yoshida Shrine, we would like to pick up a few highlights that you should definitely stop by.
____ main shrine
Yoshida Shrine has four shrines.
There are four halls from the first to the fourth, and the deities enshrined in each are collectively called kasuga deities.
The deities enshrined are as follows
The deity enshrined in the first hall is Takemikazuchi no Mikoto.
→The gods of Japanese mythology.
The second hall enshrines Ihainushi no Mikoto.
→The God of Swords who cuts off the raging gods with a snap
The third hall is dedicated to Amenokoyane-no-Mikoto.
→God who descended to accompany Ninigi no Mikoto
The fourth hall enshrines the goddess Hime.
→A female deity named Amenomitsutamateruhime-no-mikoto.
Sogajinja Shrine
This place is a place of deep faith from people in the confectionery profession.
The shrine is dedicated to Tadimamorinomikoto, who is believed to have brought the tangerine tree back to Japan, and Hayashi Joinomikoto, who is believed to have created the steamed buns.
Imamiya Shrine
It is believed to be a deity that protects the people of Yoshida-cho.
Four deities, Takehayasuno-no-mikoto, Oyamazumino-kami, and Oonamuchi no kami, are enshrined, and stones depicting each of them can be seen in the shrine grounds.
○Daiwangenmiya
Daimonomiya is also designated as an important cultural property.
Characterized by its distinctive octagonal shape, this shrine is dedicated to the eight million gods (yayorozu no kamigami).
In other words, if you visit here, you will receive the benefits of visiting all the shrines in Japan.
■What is the "Setsubun Festival" of Yoshida Shrine?
Yoshida Shrine holds several events throughout the year, the most famous of which is the Setsubun Festival.
Setsubun Festival is held over three days before and after Setsubun day.
The festival is so popular that about 500,000 visitors come to the shrine on February 2 for the day before Setsubun, on February 3 for the day of Setsubun, and at 2:04 p.m. for the day after Setsubun, to pray for the sacred gardenia-color (gardenia-color) omifuda, which are powerful prayers to ward off bad luck.
On the 2nd and 3rd, there will be about 800 food stalls, which is a great opportunity to bring the kids along.
On the 2nd, there is a Tsuinashiki ceremony, in which a god named Housousoushi, who drives away three demons (red, blue and yellow), makes an appearance.
If the festival is held as in previous years, it is scheduled to be held from February 2 to 4 in 2023, but it may be cancelled due to the new coronavirus, so please check the official website.
■Address and access to Yoshida Shrine
Finally, let's look at the address of Yoshida Shrine and how to get there.
○Address of Yoshida Shrine
30, Yoshida Kaguraoka-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
○Access to Yoshida Shrine
Approximately 20 minutes walk from Demachiyanagi Station on the Keihan Electric Railway Kamoto Line
Phone number
075-771-3788
○ Homepage
■ Summary
How was it?
In this issue, we have introduced information on the history, highlights, and Setsubun Festival of Yoshida Shrine.
In February, ehomaki and mame-maki (bean throwing) are good, but you should also visit the Setsubun Festival at Yoshida Shrine.
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