Everywhere You Look, It's All About Rabbits! A Visit to the Adorable Okayazaki Shrine, Praying for Conception and Safe Deliveries!

Have you heard of the Rabbit Shrine? ♡

Okazaki Shrine located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City.

Established in the 13th year of the Enryaku era (794), it is a shrine with a long history…

However, it is affectionately known as the "Rabbit Shrine," especially among young women.

In this article, we will introduce why Okazaki Shrine is called the "Rabbit Shrine" and the reasons for its popularity ♡

Everywhere you look, there are rabbits! ♡

The reason Okazaki Shrine is called the "Rabbit Shrine" is because the divine messenger of this shrine is a rabbit ♡

It is said that long ago, this area was a habitat for wild rabbits.

Inside the shrine, there are many rabbit motifs! It’s truly a "rabbit-filled" shrine.

The rabbit fortune slips are too cute!

Especially popular are these rabbit fortune slips ♡

Inside the ceramic rabbits, you can find paper fortunes, which you can pull out from the back.

The sight of the rabbit fortune slips lined up is breathtaking!

They cost 500 yen, and while you can take them home directly, many visitors choose to leave them displayed at the shrine.

Therefore, many of these little rabbits can be seen sitting around inside the shrine ♡

This fortune slip is very popular, and they often sell out during the New Year's visit.

Their plump and rounded shape is simply adorable＊

It is said to bring blessings of childbirth and easy delivery ♡

Okazaki Shrine is known for its blessings related to childbirth and easy delivery, stemming from the fact that rabbits give birth to many offspring ♡

It is said that in the second year of the Jisho era (1178), the then empress (wife of the emperor) also visited for a prayer for safe delivery.

The lion-dogs that are essential at a shrine are called "rabbit lions" at Okazaki Shrine.

The one on the right is male, and the one on the left is female; it is said that petting their heads can grant wishes for love and harmonious relationships (couples living happily together) ♡

The statue of the childbirth rabbit, made of black granite, is said to bless those who sprinkle water on it and rub its belly with prayers for safe delivery.

It faces upwards to receive the moon's power—sounds like it carries great blessings ♡

Be sure to stop by when you visit Kyoto! ♡

We introduced you to Okazaki Shrine, known as the "Rabbit Shrine."

If you are pregnant or thinking about wanting children soon, consider paying a visit＊

Cute rabbit fortune slips could also look lovely displayed in pairs in the welcome space of a wedding ♡

◆◆ Okazaki Shrine ◆◆

◇ Address ◇

51 Okazaki Higashitennocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City

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