What Kind of Wishes Will You Make? 5 Japanese Shrines with Adorably Cute Heart-shaped Ema♡

2016.01.16 published
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Shocking Cutness♡ Found the Heart Ema!

Look at this, the heart ema! When you encounter such a cute ema, it's only natural for a girl to want to write a wish together with her partner.

Where can you find the Heart Ema??

When getting married, around the time of the wedding ceremony, anniversaries, and more.

Here are 5 Japanese shrines where you can write a Heart Ema, ideal for those important milestones for the two of you*

Heart Ema♡1: Sankō Inari Shrine in Aichi

The Sankō Inari Shrine in Aichi, famous for marriage matchmaking, is such a popular place that visitors come from all over the country! The view of the heart ema lined up in front of the bright red torii gate is just too cute♡

A pink heart-shaped ema is the epitome of girlish charm♡ Let's have the bride write her wishes on the ema adorably and have him tie it up high♩

At this Sankō Inari Shrine, you can also hold your wedding ceremony wearing a beautiful white kimono♡ The wedding photos taken in front of the heart ema are so romantic that they will take your breath away*

➡ Learn more about Sankō Inari Shrine♡

Heart Ema♡2: Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto

The heart ema at Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto is characterized by its simple wooden material♩ Just seeing the large character "En" (meaning connection) drawn in the center of the heart makes you feel like you'll receive wonderful connections♡

You can use the back side of this ema to write your wishes until it's full♡ When visiting Kyoto, I wish to wear a glamorous kimono and visit Yasaka Shrine*

➡ Learn more about Yasaka Shrine♡

Heart Ema♡3: Enoshima Shrine in Kanagawa

The classic date spot in Kanto, Enoshima Shrine, also has a heart ema♡ The two large trees that are partially visible behind the Musubi no Ki sign surrounded by the ema give a lovely sensation of love connecting the two of you*

The ema is simply square-shaped, but the lovely pink color is adorable♡ Writing your wishes inside the red heart design on the surface and climbing up Enoshima Tower together is the best way to enjoy it♩

➡ Learn more about Enoshima Shrine♡

Heart Ema♡4: Aizen-ji Temple in Ishikawa

Aizen-ji Temple in Ishikawa has a heart ema called "Isshin Ema"♡ The vibrant red heart is very appealing, and it's a must-visit temple when I go to the popular Kanazawa*

The Isshin Ema is designed so that the heart pops out completely♩ To make a wish, write your desire on the back of the heart and fit it snugly into the wooden ema for it to be complete* You must not put the message side facing out... It feels like holding a secret just between the two of you, making it exciting♡

➡ Learn more about Aizen-ji Temple♡

Heart Ema♡5: Kasuga-taisha Shrine in Nara

At the world heritage site of Kasuga-taisha Shrine, there is a deity that watches over the relationship of couples at the "Meoto Okuninushi Shrine"* There is also a heart ema there♡

This ema from Meoto Okuninushi Shrine has half in pink and the part for writing wishes in white, giving it a stylish air* Being able to pledge your love in front of the beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves of Nara Park is truly wonderful♡

➡ Learn more about Kasuga-taisha Shrine♡

Let's pledge a lifetime of love with the heart ema♡

How was that?? Recently, many couples are traveling just to write heart emas together♩ Let's write wishes like "May our wedding ceremony go well♡" or "May we always be a loving couple♡" on the adorable heart emas*!

Surely, you'll have a wonderful life ahead♡

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