\u2460Okazaki Shrine (Sakyo Ward)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/7f11e523e0911bd7d31a55bdc9bc2f65.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCute \u201cRabbit\u201d Omikuji<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nOkazaki Shrine<\/strong>, near Heian Jingu Shrine<\/strong>, is popular for its cute rabbit omikuji.
Okazaki Shrine is known for blessings for pregnancy<\/strong> and safe childbirth<\/strong>. People say rabbits, which have many babies, are messengers of the local deity.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe shrine grounds are full of rabbits.
You can see guardian rabbit statues, a rabbit statue that people rub on the belly for good luck, and a rabbit-shaped crest.
If you like rabbits, this place is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s also great for photos, so try visiting on your next Kyoto trip.
It was very crowded in 2023 (the Year of the Rabbit)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVisitor Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Hours: Daytime<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fee: Free entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tel: 075-771-1963<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Address: 51 Okazaki Higashi Tennocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Access:\n
\n- Get off at \u201cOkazaki Jinja-mae\u201d (City Bus), walk right away<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Get off at \u201cHigashi Tennocho\u201d (City Bus), 2-minute walk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\u2461Uji Shrine (Uji City)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/05bf7a96f29720cec3548d8a83050c36-1.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCute \u201cRabbit\u201d Omikuji<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nUji Shrine<\/strong> in Uji City is also a shrine connected to rabbits.
A legend says that when the enshrined deity Uji no Wakiiratsuko<\/strong> got lost, a rabbit appeared and guided the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis rabbit is called \u201cMikaeri Usagi\u201d<\/strong> (the \u201clooking-back rabbit\u201d). At Uji Shrine, it is seen as a divine messenger that leads people to the right path.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBecause of this story, the rabbit omikuji here is made in a \u201clooking back\u201d pose.
The one rabbit you choose may lead you to good luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uji Shrine is near the Uji River, in the center of Uji sightseeing.
Uji has old streets, a calm feeling, and is great for a slow walk\u2014one of the most popular Kyoto areas to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visitor Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Hours: Daytime (anytime)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fee: Free entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tel: 0774-21-3041<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Address: 1 Uji-Yamada, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Access:\n
\n- 5-minute walk from Keihan \u201cUji\u201d Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 10-minute walk from JR \u201cUji\u201d Station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\u2462Shorinji Temple (Higashiyama Ward)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/E5wJy3GVUAcLJL1.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCute \u201cFrog\u201d Omikuji<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAt Shorinji Temple<\/strong>, a sub-temple of Tofukuji, the omikuji animal motif is a frog<\/strong>.
Shorinji Temple is a hidden Kyoto spot known for its seasonal flower water basin<\/strong> display.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe frog omikuji with the colorful flowers looks amazing in photos.
For a Kyoto souvenir, why not pick the one frog that feels \u201cright\u201d and take it home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shorinji Temple is also famous for unique clear goshuin<\/strong> (a transparent stamp sheet) featuring the flower water basin design.
Sometimes the display even includes small figures of a popular character.
The grounds are small, but the atmosphere is special and there\u2019s a lot to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVisitor Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Hours: 10:00\u201316:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fee:\n
\n- Adults: 800 yen (includes temple treasure explanation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Elementary \/ Junior High \/ High School: 500 yen (groups only, 8+ people)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tel: 075-561-4311<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Address: 15-795 Honmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Access:\n
\n- 8-minute walk from JR\/Keihan \u201cTofukuji\u201d Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 8-minute walk from City Bus \u201cTofukuji\u201d Stop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\u2463Oharano Shrine (Nishikyo Ward)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/E5wJy3GVUAArGV-.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAt Oharano Shrine<\/strong>, the animal omikuji is a deer<\/strong>.
It\u2019s a cute wooden deer holding a scroll in its mouth, called \u201cShinka Mikuji.\u201d<\/strong> When you open the scroll, you can read the fortune.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOharano Shrine was founded with a divided spirit from Kasuga Taisha<\/strong> in Nara, and it is also known as \u201cKyoto Kasuga.\u201d<\/strong>
So, like Kasuga Taisha, deer have been respected as messengers of the gods. Even the guardian statues here are deer.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGetting there by public transport can be a little difficult, but nearby you can also visit quiet temples such as Yoshimine Temple<\/strong>, Jurin Temple<\/strong>, and Sankoji Temple<\/strong>.
If you want a calmer Kyoto trip away from crowds, this area is a great choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVisitor Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Hours: Daytime (anytime)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Shrine Office: 9:00\u201317:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fee: Free entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tel: 075-331-0014<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Address: 1152 Oharano Minami-Kasugacho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Access:\n
\n- From JR \u201cMukomachi\u201d or Hankyu \u201cHigashi-Muko,\u201d transfer to a Hankyu bus<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 8-minute walk from Hankyu Bus \u201cMinami Kasugacho\u201d Stop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\u2464Kamigamo Shrine (Kita Ward)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/C1UTfBmUoAAmENc.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCute \u201cCrow\u201d Omikuji<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAt Kamigamo Shrine<\/strong>, you can get an omikuji based on Yatagarasu<\/strong>.
Yatagarasu is a three-legged crow<\/strong> from Japanese mythology.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA legend says that Kamo Taketsunumi-no-Mikoto<\/strong>, the ancestral deity of the Kamo clan (linked to the shrine\u2019s origin), guided Emperor Jimmu<\/strong> in the form of Yatagarasu. This story is the origin of the omikuji motif.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe \u201cYatagarasu Omikuji\u201d<\/strong> has the shrine crest futaba-aoi<\/strong> on its belly, which is its special mark.
It also has a sharp, reliable face\u2014cute in its own way.
If you keep it close, it may guide you to good luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen you visit Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto, try choosing \u201cyour\u201d one special crow to take home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visitor Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Hours: Romon Gate \/ Amulet Office 8:00\u201316:45<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fee: Free entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tel: 075-781-0011<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Address: 339 Kamigamo Motoyama, Kita-ku, Kyoto<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Access:\n
\n- Right away from City Bus \u201cKamigamo Jinja-mae (Misonoguchi-cho)\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 3-minute walk from City Bus \u201cKamigamo Misonobashi\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\u2465Rokkakudo Temple (Nakagyo Ward)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/EIA-z7QUYAENBj2.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCute \u201cPigeon\u201d Omikuji<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nA familiar animal at Rokkakudo Temple<\/strong> is the pigeon<\/strong>.
In the temple grounds in central Kyoto, many pigeons walk around.
Rokkakudo Temple also sells pigeon-themed souvenirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe omikuji here is also pigeon-shaped.
It has a round, cute form, with the scroll designed like a perch.
It comes in a clear case, so it\u2019s great as a Kyoto souvenir.
The pigeon you pick may bring you good luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rokkakudo Temple is very close to Karasuma Oike Station, Shijo Station, and Hankyu Karasuma Station.
It\u2019s easy to stop by during sightseeing\u2014so visit when you\u2019re shopping or having lunch nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visitor Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Hours: 6:00\u201317:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fee: Free entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tel: 075-221-2686<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Address: 248 Donomae-cho, Rokkaku-dori, Higashinotoin Nishi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Access:\n
\n- 3-minute walk from Subway \u201cKarasuma Oike\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 5-minute walk from Subway \u201cShijo\u201d \/ Hankyu \u201cKarasuma\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\u2466Zenkyo-an Temple (Higashiyama Ward)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/DwX33QPU0AAmEho.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCute \u201cWild Boar\u201d Omikuji<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAt Zenkyo-an Temple<\/strong>, a sub-temple of Kenninji in the Gion area, you can get a wild boar<\/strong> omikuji.
This comes from the Buddhist figure enshrined there.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMarishiten<\/strong> is enshrined at Zenky\u014d-an Temple, and is often shown sitting on seven wild boars<\/strong>.
Marishiten is also loved as a guardian deity for people born in the Year of the Boar<\/strong>.
So you can see many wild boar designs in the grounds\u2014guardian boar statues, charms, ema (wooden plaques), and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe area around Zenky\u014d-an Temple is Gion, with old-style Kyoto streets like Hanamikoji and Miyagawa-cho.
Gion is very popular, but Zenky\u014d-an Temple is a quieter hidden spot.
If you want to visit slowly and calmly, it\u2019s a great choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visitor Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Hours: 9:00\u201317:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fee: Free entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tel: 075-561-5556<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Address: 146 Komatsu-cho, 4-chome, Yamato-Oji-dori Shijo-sagaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Access:\n
\n- 7-minute walk from Keihan \u201cGion-Shijo\u201d Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 10-minute walk from Hankyu \u201cKyoto-Kawaramachi\u201d Station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn Kyoto, you can find many different animal omikuji.
These little animals holding fortune slips are so cute\u2014you may want to collect them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If any place caught your interest, try visiting it on your next Kyoto trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are also many other shrines and temples with omikuji we couldn\u2019t cover here, like dogs, monkeys, snakes, and dragons.
So while walking around Kyoto, enjoy looking for cute omikuji like a fun treasure hunt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For sightseeing in Kyoto, leave it to MK\u2019s chartered sightseeing taxi.<\/strong>
Your private driver is a Kyoto expert who handles both transport and guiding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/\u30d0\u30ca\u30fc\u8cb8\u5207\u89b3\u5149E.png\")
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCute \u201cRabbit\u201d Omikuji<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nOkazaki Shrine<\/strong>, near Heian Jingu Shrine<\/strong>, is popular for its cute rabbit omikuji.
Okazaki Shrine is known for blessings for pregnancy<\/strong> and safe childbirth<\/strong>. People say rabbits, which have many babies, are messengers of the local deity.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe shrine grounds are full of rabbits.
You can see guardian rabbit statues, a rabbit statue that people rub on the belly for good luck, and a rabbit-shaped crest.
If you like rabbits, this place is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s also great for photos, so try visiting on your next Kyoto trip.
It was very crowded in 2023 (the Year of the Rabbit)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVisitor Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Hours: Daytime<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fee: Free entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tel: 075-771-1963<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Address: 51 Okazaki Higashi Tennocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Access:\n
\n- Get off at \u201cOkazaki Jinja-mae\u201d (City Bus), walk right away<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Get off at \u201cHigashi Tennocho\u201d (City Bus), 2-minute walk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\u2461Uji Shrine (Uji City)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCute \u201cRabbit\u201d Omikuji<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nUji Shrine<\/strong> in Uji City is also a shrine connected to rabbits.
A legend says that when the enshrined deity Uji no Wakiiratsuko<\/strong> got lost, a rabbit appeared and guided the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis rabbit is called \u201cMikaeri Usagi\u201d<\/strong> (the \u201clooking-back rabbit\u201d). At Uji Shrine, it is seen as a divine messenger that leads people to the right path.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBecause of this story, the rabbit omikuji here is made in a \u201clooking back\u201d pose.
The one rabbit you choose may lead you to good luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uji Shrine is near the Uji River, in the center of Uji sightseeing.
Uji has old streets, a calm feeling, and is great for a slow walk\u2014one of the most popular Kyoto areas to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visitor Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Hours: Daytime (anytime)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fee: Free entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tel: 0774-21-3041<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Address: 1 Uji-Yamada, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Access:\n
\n- 5-minute walk from Keihan \u201cUji\u201d Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 10-minute walk from JR \u201cUji\u201d Station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\u2462Shorinji Temple (Higashiyama Ward)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCute \u201cFrog\u201d Omikuji<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAt Shorinji Temple<\/strong>, a sub-temple of Tofukuji, the omikuji animal motif is a frog<\/strong>.
Shorinji Temple is a hidden Kyoto spot known for its seasonal flower water basin<\/strong> display.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe frog omikuji with the colorful flowers looks amazing in photos.
For a Kyoto souvenir, why not pick the one frog that feels \u201cright\u201d and take it home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shorinji Temple is also famous for unique clear goshuin<\/strong> (a transparent stamp sheet) featuring the flower water basin design.
Sometimes the display even includes small figures of a popular character.
The grounds are small, but the atmosphere is special and there\u2019s a lot to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVisitor Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Hours: 10:00\u201316:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fee:\n
\n- Adults: 800 yen (includes temple treasure explanation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Elementary \/ Junior High \/ High School: 500 yen (groups only, 8+ people)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tel: 075-561-4311<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Address: 15-795 Honmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Access:\n
\n- 8-minute walk from JR\/Keihan \u201cTofukuji\u201d Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 8-minute walk from City Bus \u201cTofukuji\u201d Stop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\u2463Oharano Shrine (Nishikyo Ward)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAt Oharano Shrine<\/strong>, the animal omikuji is a deer<\/strong>.
It\u2019s a cute wooden deer holding a scroll in its mouth, called \u201cShinka Mikuji.\u201d<\/strong> When you open the scroll, you can read the fortune.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOharano Shrine was founded with a divided spirit from Kasuga Taisha<\/strong> in Nara, and it is also known as \u201cKyoto Kasuga.\u201d<\/strong>
So, like Kasuga Taisha, deer have been respected as messengers of the gods. Even the guardian statues here are deer.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGetting there by public transport can be a little difficult, but nearby you can also visit quiet temples such as Yoshimine Temple<\/strong>, Jurin Temple<\/strong>, and Sankoji Temple<\/strong>.
If you want a calmer Kyoto trip away from crowds, this area is a great choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVisitor Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Hours: Daytime (anytime)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Shrine Office: 9:00\u201317:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fee: Free entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tel: 075-331-0014<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Address: 1152 Oharano Minami-Kasugacho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Access:\n
\n- From JR \u201cMukomachi\u201d or Hankyu \u201cHigashi-Muko,\u201d transfer to a Hankyu bus<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 8-minute walk from Hankyu Bus \u201cMinami Kasugacho\u201d Stop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\u2464Kamigamo Shrine (Kita Ward)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCute \u201cCrow\u201d Omikuji<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAt Kamigamo Shrine<\/strong>, you can get an omikuji based on Yatagarasu<\/strong>.
Yatagarasu is a three-legged crow<\/strong> from Japanese mythology.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA legend says that Kamo Taketsunumi-no-Mikoto<\/strong>, the ancestral deity of the Kamo clan (linked to the shrine\u2019s origin), guided Emperor Jimmu<\/strong> in the form of Yatagarasu. This story is the origin of the omikuji motif.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe \u201cYatagarasu Omikuji\u201d<\/strong> has the shrine crest futaba-aoi<\/strong> on its belly, which is its special mark.
It also has a sharp, reliable face\u2014cute in its own way.
If you keep it close, it may guide you to good luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen you visit Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto, try choosing \u201cyour\u201d one special crow to take home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visitor Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Hours: Romon Gate \/ Amulet Office 8:00\u201316:45<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fee: Free entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tel: 075-781-0011<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Address: 339 Kamigamo Motoyama, Kita-ku, Kyoto<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Access:\n
\n- Right away from City Bus \u201cKamigamo Jinja-mae (Misonoguchi-cho)\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 3-minute walk from City Bus \u201cKamigamo Misonobashi\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\u2465Rokkakudo Temple (Nakagyo Ward)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCute \u201cPigeon\u201d Omikuji<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nA familiar animal at Rokkakudo Temple<\/strong> is the pigeon<\/strong>.
In the temple grounds in central Kyoto, many pigeons walk around.
Rokkakudo Temple also sells pigeon-themed souvenirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe omikuji here is also pigeon-shaped.
It has a round, cute form, with the scroll designed like a perch.
It comes in a clear case, so it\u2019s great as a Kyoto souvenir.
The pigeon you pick may bring you good luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rokkakudo Temple is very close to Karasuma Oike Station, Shijo Station, and Hankyu Karasuma Station.
It\u2019s easy to stop by during sightseeing\u2014so visit when you\u2019re shopping or having lunch nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visitor Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Hours: 6:00\u201317:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fee: Free entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tel: 075-221-2686<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Address: 248 Donomae-cho, Rokkaku-dori, Higashinotoin Nishi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Access:\n
\n- 3-minute walk from Subway \u201cKarasuma Oike\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 5-minute walk from Subway \u201cShijo\u201d \/ Hankyu \u201cKarasuma\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\u2466Zenkyo-an Temple (Higashiyama Ward)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCute \u201cWild Boar\u201d Omikuji<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAt Zenkyo-an Temple<\/strong>, a sub-temple of Kenninji in the Gion area, you can get a wild boar<\/strong> omikuji.
This comes from the Buddhist figure enshrined there.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMarishiten<\/strong> is enshrined at Zenky\u014d-an Temple, and is often shown sitting on seven wild boars<\/strong>.
Marishiten is also loved as a guardian deity for people born in the Year of the Boar<\/strong>.
So you can see many wild boar designs in the grounds\u2014guardian boar statues, charms, ema (wooden plaques), and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe area around Zenky\u014d-an Temple is Gion, with old-style Kyoto streets like Hanamikoji and Miyagawa-cho.
Gion is very popular, but Zenky\u014d-an Temple is a quieter hidden spot.
If you want to visit slowly and calmly, it\u2019s a great choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visitor Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Hours: 9:00\u201317:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fee: Free entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tel: 075-561-5556<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Address: 146 Komatsu-cho, 4-chome, Yamato-Oji-dori Shijo-sagaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Access:\n
\n- 7-minute walk from Keihan \u201cGion-Shijo\u201d Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 10-minute walk from Hankyu \u201cKyoto-Kawaramachi\u201d Station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn Kyoto, you can find many different animal omikuji.
These little animals holding fortune slips are so cute\u2014you may want to collect them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If any place caught your interest, try visiting it on your next Kyoto trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are also many other shrines and temples with omikuji we couldn\u2019t cover here, like dogs, monkeys, snakes, and dragons.
So while walking around Kyoto, enjoy looking for cute omikuji like a fun treasure hunt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For sightseeing in Kyoto, leave it to MK\u2019s chartered sightseeing taxi.<\/strong>
Your private driver is a Kyoto expert who handles both transport and guiding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":815,"template":"","article_category":[],"class_list":["post-813","article","type-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","en-US"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/813","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/815"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=813"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"article_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_category?post=813"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Okazaki Shrine is known for blessings for pregnancy<\/strong> and safe childbirth<\/strong>. People say rabbits, which have many babies, are messengers of the local deity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The shrine grounds are full of rabbits.
You can see guardian rabbit statues, a rabbit statue that people rub on the belly for good luck, and a rabbit-shaped crest.
If you like rabbits, this place is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s also great for photos, so try visiting on your next Kyoto trip. Visitor Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Uji Shrine<\/strong> in Uji City is also a shrine connected to rabbits. This rabbit is called \u201cMikaeri Usagi\u201d<\/strong> (the \u201clooking-back rabbit\u201d). At Uji Shrine, it is seen as a divine messenger that leads people to the right path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of this story, the rabbit omikuji here is made in a \u201clooking back\u201d pose. Uji Shrine is near the Uji River, in the center of Uji sightseeing. Visitor Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n At Shorinji Temple<\/strong>, a sub-temple of Tofukuji, the omikuji animal motif is a frog<\/strong>. The frog omikuji with the colorful flowers looks amazing in photos. Shorinji Temple is also famous for unique clear goshuin<\/strong> (a transparent stamp sheet) featuring the flower water basin design. Visitor Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n At Oharano Shrine<\/strong>, the animal omikuji is a deer<\/strong>. Oharano Shrine was founded with a divided spirit from Kasuga Taisha<\/strong> in Nara, and it is also known as \u201cKyoto Kasuga.\u201d<\/strong> Getting there by public transport can be a little difficult, but nearby you can also visit quiet temples such as Yoshimine Temple<\/strong>, Jurin Temple<\/strong>, and Sankoji Temple<\/strong>. Visitor Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n At Kamigamo Shrine<\/strong>, you can get an omikuji based on Yatagarasu<\/strong>. A legend says that Kamo Taketsunumi-no-Mikoto<\/strong>, the ancestral deity of the Kamo clan (linked to the shrine\u2019s origin), guided Emperor Jimmu<\/strong> in the form of Yatagarasu. This story is the origin of the omikuji motif.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The \u201cYatagarasu Omikuji\u201d<\/strong> has the shrine crest futaba-aoi<\/strong> on its belly, which is its special mark. When you visit Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto, try choosing \u201cyour\u201d one special crow to take home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visitor Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A familiar animal at Rokkakudo Temple<\/strong> is the pigeon<\/strong>. The omikuji here is also pigeon-shaped. Rokkakudo Temple is very close to Karasuma Oike Station, Shijo Station, and Hankyu Karasuma Station. Visitor Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n At Zenkyo-an Temple<\/strong>, a sub-temple of Kenninji in the Gion area, you can get a wild boar<\/strong> omikuji. Marishiten<\/strong> is enshrined at Zenky\u014d-an Temple, and is often shown sitting on seven wild boars<\/strong>. The area around Zenky\u014d-an Temple is Gion, with old-style Kyoto streets like Hanamikoji and Miyagawa-cho. Visitor Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In Kyoto, you can find many different animal omikuji. If any place caught your interest, try visiting it on your next Kyoto trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are also many other shrines and temples with omikuji we couldn\u2019t cover here, like dogs, monkeys, snakes, and dragons. For sightseeing in Kyoto, leave it to MK\u2019s chartered sightseeing taxi.<\/strong> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":815,"template":"","article_category":[],"class_list":["post-813","article","type-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","en-US"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/813","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/815"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=813"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"article_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mktaxi-japan.com\/kyoto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_category?post=813"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
It was very crowded in 2023 (the Year of the Rabbit)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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\u2461Uji Shrine (Uji City)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCute \u201cRabbit\u201d Omikuji<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
A legend says that when the enshrined deity Uji no Wakiiratsuko<\/strong> got lost, a rabbit appeared and guided the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The one rabbit you choose may lead you to good luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uji has old streets, a calm feeling, and is great for a slow walk\u2014one of the most popular Kyoto areas to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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\u2462Shorinji Temple (Higashiyama Ward)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCute \u201cFrog\u201d Omikuji<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Shorinji Temple is a hidden Kyoto spot known for its seasonal flower water basin<\/strong> display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a Kyoto souvenir, why not pick the one frog that feels \u201cright\u201d and take it home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes the display even includes small figures of a popular character.
The grounds are small, but the atmosphere is special and there\u2019s a lot to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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\u2463Oharano Shrine (Nishikyo Ward)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s a cute wooden deer holding a scroll in its mouth, called \u201cShinka Mikuji.\u201d<\/strong> When you open the scroll, you can read the fortune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, like Kasuga Taisha, deer have been respected as messengers of the gods. Even the guardian statues here are deer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want a calmer Kyoto trip away from crowds, this area is a great choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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\u2464Kamigamo Shrine (Kita Ward)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCute \u201cCrow\u201d Omikuji<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Yatagarasu is a three-legged crow<\/strong> from Japanese mythology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It also has a sharp, reliable face\u2014cute in its own way.
If you keep it close, it may guide you to good luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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\u2465Rokkakudo Temple (Nakagyo Ward)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCute \u201cPigeon\u201d Omikuji<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
In the temple grounds in central Kyoto, many pigeons walk around.
Rokkakudo Temple also sells pigeon-themed souvenirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has a round, cute form, with the scroll designed like a perch.
It comes in a clear case, so it\u2019s great as a Kyoto souvenir.
The pigeon you pick may bring you good luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s easy to stop by during sightseeing\u2014so visit when you\u2019re shopping or having lunch nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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\u2466Zenkyo-an Temple (Higashiyama Ward)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCute \u201cWild Boar\u201d Omikuji<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
This comes from the Buddhist figure enshrined there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marishiten is also loved as a guardian deity for people born in the Year of the Boar<\/strong>.
So you can see many wild boar designs in the grounds\u2014guardian boar statues, charms, ema (wooden plaques), and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gion is very popular, but Zenky\u014d-an Temple is a quieter hidden spot.
If you want to visit slowly and calmly, it\u2019s a great choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
These little animals holding fortune slips are so cute\u2014you may want to collect them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So while walking around Kyoto, enjoy looking for cute omikuji like a fun treasure hunt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your private driver is a Kyoto expert who handles both transport and guiding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n