[Kyoto] Pray for beauty with a mirror votive plaque! A power spot for beautiful body and mind

Just when my trip to Kyoto was starting to get a bit stale, I found a unique and interesting shrine, so I'd like to introduce it to you! Kawai Shrine is located in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City! In fact, this is a great spot for women, famous for praying for beauty✨ Let me introduce the charms of Kawai Shrine! ・A sacred place for praying for beauty Kawai Shrine is known as a branch shrine of Shimogamo Shrine, and enshrines the goddess of beauty, Tamayorihime-no-mikoto. Tamayorihime-no-mikoto is worshiped as a goddess of beauty and health, and is said to be particularly beneficial for women who pray for beauty, so worshippers come from all over the country! ・Points of interest Mirror Ema The specialty of Kawai Shrine is the "Mirror Ema". This ema is in the shape of a hand mirror, and is a unique item where you draw your face on the surface and pray for beauty. It is said that by putting your wish on the ema, beauty is brought out from the inside as well. There is a restroom available, and you can have fun making your own original ema, making it a popular place for visitors. You can use your own cosmetics to put on makeup, or draw with colored pencils. 🥤Beautiful Water In the precincts, a pure spring of water called beautiful water springs out. It is said that washing your face with this water will increase your beauty, so many worshippers visit. When you actually pick it up, you will feel like your heart is being cleansed by the refreshing feeling. They also sell a gentle-tasting drink called Bijin-sui, which contains quince, and it is very popular◎ ✨Beauty Amulets At Kawai Shrine, there is a wide selection of beauty amulets. The most popular are the ones that specialize in beautiful skin and beauty. Carrying this around will add beauty and confidence to your daily life. ・Events and Festivals Every year, Kawai Shrine holds a special beauty prayer festival. At this festival, special prayers are held, and participants can pray for beauty and health. The atmosphere of the festival is festive, and just visiting is an uplifting experience. ・Access and surrounding information Kawai Shrine is located about a 10-minute walk from Kitayama Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway. There are also tourist spots such as Shimogamo Shrine and Kyoto Botanical Gardens in the surrounding area, so you can spend a day feeling the nature and history. There are also many stylish cafes and restaurants nearby, so it is recommended to stop by between sightseeing◎ Summary Kawai Shrine is a special place for people seeking beautiful prayers✨It is full of attractions that can only be experienced here, such as mirror ema and beautiful water◎Please go and visit! #Seasonal places in Japan #Kyoto trip