Known locally as ‘Ebessan’, this shrine was established in 1202 as a guardian of Kennin-ji. It sits in relative quiet for the majority of the year, but comes alive from the 8th to the 10th of January, when local business owners flock to honour Ebisu, the god of business, in the hope that they will have a prosperous and bountiful year.
Kyoto Shortlist
Review updated October 2009
Transport Gion Shijo station (Keihan line).
Telephone 075 525 0005
Open 24 hours daily.
Admission Free
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