Japanese history and culture

Among Mt. Inari, there is Fushimi Kanda Karajinja Shrine, which enshrines the Dragon God and Kaguyahime and feels connected to the heavenly world. It is said to be the place where the spirit of the gods gathers the most on Mt. Inari, as ``Amanomine'' and ``Ichinomine'' are in a straight line towards Mt. Inari.

We are introducing "Nintendo KYOTO" at Kyoto Takashimaya, which opened in October 2023. 1,500 items of merchandise, Nintendo Switch consoles and games are displayed by theme, making it fun just to look at them.

The Sankomon Gate of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine expresses the three lights of the sun, moon, and stars. However, since there are no carvings of stars, it is called the Gate without Stars. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

A secret power spot that is not listed in tourist information and only Kyoto residents know!　 We introduce Funaoka Myokensha Shrine on Mt. Funaoka, which enshrines Genbu, and Genbu Shrine, whose name is derived from one of the four gods.

Seimei Shrine is a shrine dedicated to Abe no Seimei, a mid-Heian period onmyoji (a fortune teller), and within the shrine grounds are many memorial boards displaying anecdotes, including the legend of Hashihime of Ichijo Modoribashi Bridge. Seimei Shrine's divine crest is a five-pointed star based on the idea of ​​Yin-Yang and the Five Elements of natural philosophy.

The reason why Yasui Konpira Shrine is worshipped as a place of prayer for marriage is that the sad feeling of the Emperor Sutoku, who was forced to part with his beloved Awanonaishi due to a battle, is said to cut off all bad relationships that hinder happy men and women.