The red stamp depicting the mysterious youkai “Amabie”, which is said to contain the plague, is secretly popular.
Even in Kyoto, there are temples and shrines that bestow the Amabie stamp in the hope of eliminating the plague and peace.
There are also places where you can get it by mail to refrain from going out, so please check it out.
Nashinoki Shrine
Also known as “Hagi no Miya”, the precincts become gorgeous with Hagi flowers and maples that turn red in early autumn.
Amabie at Nashinoki Shrine looks like a fish, and the family crest of the Karabishi flower, which is the family crest of the Sanjo family, and the powerful characters of the evil spirits are impressive. In addition to the Amabie red stamp on the book, check out the limited red stamp.
[Distribution period] Year-round * End undecided
[Goshuin reception hours] 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
[Award fee] 500 yen
【Basic information】
Address: 〒602-0844 Teramachi-dori Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
Visiting hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Admission fee: Free in the precincts
access:
・ From Kyoto Station, take the city bus 4/17/205 and get off at “Prefectural Medical University Hospital”, then walk for about 3 minutes.
・ Approximately 20 minutes on foot from “Marutamachi Station” or “Imadegawa Station” on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line
Enjoin
It is one of the eight tower temples in the precincts of Myoshinji Temple and has a history of about 400 years. One of the attractions is that the red stamp with a picture drawn by the priest himself has attracted a lot of attention, and there are various types such as the northern shrimp.
The colorful Amabie stamp is very cute and has become a hot topic on SNS. If there is time and timing, he may draw the requested picture.
[Distribution period] Year-round * End undecided
[Goshuin reception time] Check Facebook page
[Award fee] 1000 yen on one side, 2000 yen on both sides
【Basic information】
[Address] 873 Myorenjimaecho, Omiya Higashiiri, Teranouchi-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
[Visit time] 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
[Admission fee] Free in the precincts
[access]
・ 17 minutes walk from Kyoto Municipal Subway “Kuramaguchi Station”
・ From JR Kyoto Station, take Kyoto City Bus No. 9 and walk 3 minutes from “Horikawa Teranouchi”)
Chokoin
It is the sub temple of Myoshinji Temple, which was built by Kazumasu Takigawa, a vassal of Nobunaga Oda. Normally, it is not open to the public and you cannot tour the inside, but there are many fans of several types of writing stamps such as the founder of Zen Buddhism, Bodhidharma Daishi, dragons, zodiac signs, and Reiwa, and many people go there frequently.
The stock status of the writing stamp and the date and time when it can be distributed are sent. It is certain that you will visit us after confirming it, but depending on the time you visit, there is a possibility that the red stamp you want will disappear.
Written red stamp data
[Distribution period] Throughout the year (Amabie’s red stamp is until the end of the new coronavirus)
[Goshuin reception hours] 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, check Twitter)
[Award fee] 1000 yen
【Basic information】
[Address] 63 Hanazonomyoshinji-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
[Visit time] 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (reservation required for admission)
[Admission fee] Normally closed (2000 yen for reserved admission)
[Access] 8 minutes walk from “Hanazono Station” on the JR Sagano Line
Bishamon-do Shorinji
It is the main temple of the Rinzai sect, Tofukuji Temple. It is a temple full of charm that makes you want to visit again and again, such as the photogenic Hanachozu and the red stamp that incorporates seasonal motifs.
The pastel-colored Amabie drawn by the painter Yosui Inoue is very gorgeous and cute. We also accept mail to avoid “denseness”.
Written red stamp data
[Distribution period] All year
[Goshuin reception hours] 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (weekdays only)
[Awarding fee] Spread 1300 yen
【Basic information】
[Address] 15-795 Honmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0981
[Visit time] 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
[Admission fee] Free (600 yen only for special admission)
[access]
・ Approximately 8 minutes on foot from Tofukuji Station on the Keihan Main Line
・ Approximately 8 minutes on foot from Tofukuji Station on the JR Nara Line
Do you need more information?
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