Jishu Shrine is famous as a love shrine or matchmaking shrine.
?COUPLE VS SINGLE?
Everyone has different expectations towards traveling as a couple,
Sometimes it is hidden behind the sweetlove during a romantic holiday,
Love blinded by the sweet floral scent of cherry blossoms,
Hidden in the river of warmth behind an awesome festival … toying with your emotions,
Bathing in the limelight of romantic love, but in actual reality a very costly one,
Oh you poor singles out there, sidelined from this limelight of the worlds wonderful feeling and vista’s of course…..
Calling all Singles out there! Do not let the notion of “romance and couple” stop you from experiencing these destinations!
The Destination: Jishu Shrine じしゅじんじゃ Kiyozumi-dera Temple，Japan
By visiting Jishu Shrine, you are able to kill two birds with one stone. Ticking off the list for visiting one of Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage Site and get hitched at the same time! Jishu Shrine situated beside the world renowned Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto which have graced many magazines. Known as the “Matchmaking Shirine”, naturally popular among young or the older couples as the visit for blessings of a happy marriage and successful relationship and the singles pray for the “love luck”. Kiyozumi-dera temple was founded in 778 by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro during the Heian period, and the present buildings were constructed in 1633, ordered by the Tokugawa Iemitsu. Originally Jishu shrine was not made as a matchmaking or love shrine, overtime it has evolved and internationally known as a matchmaking shrine.
Of course it is also popular for those who wants to pray and seek for general blessings, but one of the most special thing to follow through if you are “single” and looking for the love of your life ….. There are two Love stones set 18 meters apart from each other. It is said that if you are are able to reach each stone from one to another with your eyes closed, you will be successful in your love life or if someone were to guide you there your road to your love life might have a lil’ detour but eventually will be successful as well. Of course your lover can also assist you.
? Recommendations to the singles out there:
1. If you noticed someone closing her eyes, you can quietly walk towards her …. catch her hands and don’t let go. XD
2. Or if you are praying for your heart’s desire and you “see” him coming from the opposite direction with eyes closed, perhaps you can boldly stand on his direct pathway and fake a possible collide catching him by surprise! XD To note: AT YOUR OWN RISK!
3. If you see someone sucessfully arrived and touch the love stones, cheer together, you can hold up signs of congratulations!
4. Although the sacred love shrine attracts many couples, after all this is also a place to find “THE ONE”, who knows really … whneyou close your eyes and take the first step out …. a year later you might end up getting married to “THE ONE”! (Only this is recommended)
Address: 294 Kiyomizu 1-chōme, Higashiyama-ku, Kyōto-shi, Kyōto-fu 605-0862, Japan
Opening Time: 9am -5pm
Admission Fee: Free, *To note admissions fee is needed into Kiyozumi-dera Temple
Chasing away “bad” marriage!
The singles are equally as welcomed!
Do not hate, or be prepared for retribution.
I wish you the best of luck! You do know I’m talking to you XD
