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Mikane Shrine
A shrine filled with all things gold, drawing worshippers from across Japan in search of better fortune with money.
Mikane Shrine is marked by its gleaming golden torii gate, standing between buildings in central Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City. Its main deity is Kanayamahiko-no-Mikoto, the god of metals and minerals, and it also enshrines Amaterasu-Omikami and Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto. This area was once home to the Kinza and Ginza offices established by the Edo shogunate to mint and manage currency.
The symbol of the shrine grounds is, above all, its shining golden torii gate. It is coated with paint that does not fade even outdoors, welcoming worshippers with its golden brilliance.
The shrine's amulets are also popular, with many unique golden items such as the gold-foil-stamped Fukuzutsumi Mamori and the Otakara Koban, which contains a koban-shaped lucky charm. The Mikane Mikuji fortune slip, which includes the rare "Dai Dai Kichi" blessing, is also highly popular. You can visit the shrine at night, but if you want to receive amulets or other items, be sure to come during the shrine office reception hours (10:00am–4:00pm).
Highlights
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Enshrines Kanayamahiko-no-Mikoto, the god of metals and minerals.
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Its shining golden torii gate is the landmark.
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Golden items such as the Fukuzutsumi Mamori and Mikane Mikuji are popular.
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The striking golden torii gate shining between the buildings is the landmark
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Even the bell rope is gold, making the shrine grounds full of golden details
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The Fukuzutsumi Mamori, used to keep important items such as bankbooks and lottery tickets
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
Q
Do you have goshuin?
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Yes, we offer pre-written ones.
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Is there a parking lot?
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Unfortunately, we do not have one. Please use a nearby paid parking lot.
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Are there coin lockers?
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No, there are not.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 御金神社
- Postal Code
- 604-0042
- Address
- 614 Oshinishinotoincho, Nishi-no-Toin-dori Oike-agaru, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto
- Phone
- 075-222-2062
- Closed on
- Open daily
- Hours
- Open at all times (Shrine office 10:00am–4:00pm)
- Admission
- Free
- Access
- Approx. 5 minutes on foot from Karasuma Oike Station or Nijojo-mae Station on the subway
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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