Shrines, temples and deities in Kyoto

126 deities · 166 places

Where to visit

Afterlife & Memorial

Adashino Nenbutsu-ji

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Awashimado Sotoku-ji

TempleKyoto

Byodo-in

TempleKyoto

Chion-in

TempleKyoto

Chion-in (Jodo-shu head temple)

TempleKyoto

Eikan-do (Zenrin-ji)

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Eikan-do Zenrin-ji (Jodo Seizan Zenrinji-ha head)

TempleKyoto

Gyogan-ji Kodo (Saigoku 19)

TempleKyoto

Higashi Hongan-ji (Shinshu Otani-ha head)

TempleKyoto

Honen-in

TempleKyoto

Jakko-in

TempleKyoto

Kodai-ji

TempleKyoto

Konkai Komyo-ji Kurodani

TempleKyoto

Koryu-ji

TempleKyoto

Mishima Jinja

ShrineKyoto

Ninna-ji (Shingon Omuro-ha head)

TempleKyoto

Nishi Hongan-ji (Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha head)

TempleKyoto

Nison-in

TempleKyoto

Rokudo Chinno-ji

TempleKyoto

Sanzen-in

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Sanzen-in Ojogokuraku-in

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Senbon Enma-do (Injo-ji)

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Shinnyo-do Shinsho Gokuraku-ji

TempleKyoto

Shogaku-an (Fude no Tera)

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Yata-dera Kyoto

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Deities

Abe no Seimei

exorcism and curse removalexorcism and divination2 temples

Amaterasu Omikami

longevity blessingmatchmakingorigin of Ise blessings3 temples

Ame-no-Uzume no Mikoto

performing arts success1 temples

Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto

performing artsperforming arts success2 temples

Amenokoyane-no-Mikoto

setsubun demon expelling1 temples

Amenominakanushi no Kami

silk and textile industry1 temples

Amida Nyorai

Boshin war deadJodo Shinshu devotionPure Land devotion47 temples

Amida Nyorai (Unazuki Amida)

women's salvation1 temples

Amida Nyorai triad

deathbed welcoming (raigo)1 temples

Atago Okami (Kagutsuchi)

fire prevention1 temples

Awashima Myojin

doll memorial1 temples

Bato (Horse-headed) Kannon

horse & travel safetytravel & animal protectiontravel & livestock safety3 temples

Benzaiten

arts & eloquencearts & wisdommoney and music luck9 temples

Bishamonten

capital gate protectionevil warding & fortunefortune & courage12 temples

Daikokuten

career-opening fortunewealth & food abundancewealth & good fortune5 temples

Dainichi Nyorai

Shingi Shingon blessingsall-embracing protectionfamily fortune protection10 temples

Dainichi Nyorai

esoteric wisdom1 temples

Denden Myojin

electronics and telecom protection1 temples

Ebisu

commerce prosperity1 temples

Ebisu Okami (Yaekotoshironushi)

commercial success1 temples

Eight Goryo Spirits

epidemic protection1 temples

Eleven-faced Kannon

all-round kannon blessingscancer wardingchild-granting (kosazuke camphor)27 temples

Eleven-faced Kannon

eye disease healing1 temples

Eleven-faced Thousand-armed Kannon

eye disease healinggood fortune & wisdomkannon salvation & mercy6 temples

Emperor Kanmu

guardianship of Kyoto1 temples

Emperor Komei

peace and stability1 temples

Emperor Sudo (Prince Sawara)

calming vengeful spirits1 temples

Emperor Sutoku

cutting bad relationshipsspirit pacification blessingvictory in competition3 temples

Empress Jingu

safe childbirthvictory in ventures5 temples

Enmei Jizo Bosatsu

longevitysafe childbirth checkpoint3 temples

Fudo Myoo

arcade yakuyokeevil removalevil warding23 temples

Fudo Myoo (Godai Myoo)

esoteric protection rites1 temples

Fujiwara no Masayuki

hair growth1 temples

Fukurokuju

happiness wealth longevitylongevitylongevity & happiness7 temples

Gochi Nyorai

city landmark protection1 temples

Goho Maoson

spiritual energy power1 temples

Hachiman Okami (Emperor Ojin)

festival town guardianmatchmaking sacred treevictory luck4 temples

Hime Okami (Munakata Goddesses)

maritime and travel safety1 temples

Honen Shonin

Honen birthplace devotionnenbutsu salvation2 temples

Hotei (Budai)

prosperity and laughter1 temples

Ichikishimahime no Mikoto

beauty and cosmetics1 temples

Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto

women's protection1 temples

Imaki-no-Kami

vitality renewal1 temples

Iwanagahime-no-Mikoto

matchmaking1 temples

Izanagi-no-Mikoto

marriage harmony1 temples

Izanami no Mikoto

fire preventionmaneki-neko matchmakingmarriage ties3 temples

Jikkai Great Mandala

autumn foliage serenity1 temples

Jizo Bosatsu

communion with deceasedconsolation of the bereavedcrane guardian protection10 temples

Juntei Kannon

child-granting & safe birthpoetry & learning mastery2 temples

Jurojin

long life bestowallongevity & guidancelongevity bestowal3 temples

Kamotaketsunumi-no-Mikoto

warding off misfortune1 temples

Kamowakeikazuchi-no-Okami

warding off evil1 temples

Kanayamahiko-no-Mikoto

money luck1 temples

Kannon Bosatsu

compassionate protectionfortune and success2 temples

Kasuga Okami (Takemikazuchi)

matchmaking1 temples

King Enma

ancestor memorial1 temples

Kiyohara no Yorinari

academic success1 temples

Kobo Daishi (Kukai)

ancestral memorialwarding off misfortune2 temples

Kofuku Jizo

granting one wish1 temples

Kofuku Jizo Bosatsu

single wish fulfillment1 temples

Kokuzo Bosatsu

coming-of-age wisdomlakeside en-musubimemory and wisdom8 temples

Konohanasakuyahime-no-Mikoto

safe childbirth2 temples

Konohanasakuyahime-no-Mikoto

child granting stone1 temples

Kumano Gongen (Izanami)

stomach and bowel health1 temples

Kunitokotachi-no-Mikoto

directional protectionspiritual calling protection2 temples

Kushinadahime no Mikoto

rabbit fertility luck1 temples

Kushinadahime-no-Mikoto

marrying into fortune1 temples

Kushinadahime-no-Mikoto

matchmaking1 temples

Marishiten

warrior guardian luck1 temples

Meyami Jizo

eye disease healing1 temples

Mikaeri Amida

compassionate salvation1 temples

Mikaeri Amida (Looking-back Amida)

compassionate guidance1 temples

Miroku Bosatsu

diabetes and eye healingfuture Buddha salvationfuture buddha salvation6 temples

Miroku Bosatsu (pensive statue)

future buddha contemplation1 temples

Monju Bosatsu

exam wisdomwisdomwisdom & exam success6 temples

Munakata Three Goddesses

Okhotsk sea safetybeauty water for skinmaritime and travel safety4 temples

Nagatani Soen (Chasou Myojin)

green tea industry1 temples

Nakatsushimahime no Mikoto

sake brewing1 temples

Nigihayahi no Mikoto

aviation safety2 temples

Nonomiya Okami (Amaterasu)

marriage luck1 temples

Nyoirin Kannon

beauty and love luckfulfilling wisheskannon salvation & mercy12 temples

Oda Nobunaga

breakthrough powerluck in victory2 temples

Ojin Tenno (Emperor Ojin)

fugu fishery and memorialoil pressing and oil trade2 temples

Okuninushi-no-Mikoto

fertility and healthmatchmaking love stones2 temples

Okuninushi-no-Mikoto

children's protection1 temples

Omiyanome-no-Okami

hospitality and performing arts1 temples

Omononushi no Kami

cutting bad tieskonpira business luckmaritime safety konpira3 temples

Onamuchi-no-Mikoto

disease preventionharmonious lifelong marriage2 temples

Oyamakui-no-Kami

sake brewingwarding off evil monkey2 temples

Oyamatsumi no Okami

eel release and memorial1 temples

Prince Toneri

scholarship success1 temples

Sakamoto Ryoma

patriot memorial1 temples

Sakatoke-no-Kami

sake brewing1 temples

Sanjo Sanetsumu

scholarship and pure water1 temples

Satahiko-no-Okami

guidance and safe travel1 temples

Seidaimyojin

football and ball sports1 temples

Sekizan Daimyojin

unlucky direction protection1 temples

Senju Kannon

1200 rakan blessingschild grantingfamily safety3 temples

Senju Kannon

ancestral spirit mountaincape fudaraku maritime safetycompassionate protection17 temples

Seoritsuhime no Kami

cutting bad ties1 temples

Shaka Nyorai

47 ronin memorialDate family bodaijiFujiwara clan protection44 temples

Shaka Nyorai (living Shaka)

living buddha blessing1 temples

Shinran Shonin

shinjin faith & gratitude1 temples

Sho Kannon

Date clan ancestral templeGenpei war memorialchild raising & korori46 temples

Shomen Kongo

controlling desires1 temples

Sugawara no Michizane

exam successfire and flood protectionlovers' union16 temples

Susanoo-no-Mikoto

conception and childbirthepidemic protectiontravel safety3 temples

Susanoo-no-Mikoto

horse racing victory1 temples

Taishogun (Susanoo)

directional curse protection1 temples

Takaokami-no-Kami

rain and water blessings1 temples

Tako Yakushi Nyorai

curing all illness1 temples

Tamayorihime no Mikoto

beauty enhancementone wish for women2 temples

Tamayorihime-no-Mikoto

beauty enhancementsafe childbirth2 temples

Tatsumi Daimyojin

geisha arts improvement1 temples

Thousand-armed Kannon

back and nerve painboke-fuji & evil wardingchild-granting prayer20 temples

Toyotomi Hideyoshi

career advancementcareer successrise from humble origins4 temples

Toyouke Omikami

food and grain blessings1 temples

Uji no Wakiiratsuko

academic success1 temples

Ukanomitama-no-Okami

working women's success1 temples

Ukanomitama-no-Okami

business flourishingbusiness prosperity3 temples

Wake no Hiromushi

childcare protection1 temples

Wake no Kiyomaro

leg and lower back healingleg and waist healing2 temples

Yakushi Nyorai

Bandai healing templeChosokabe clan templeSomin sai yakuyoke55 temples

Yata Jizo (substitute Jizo)

suffering taken in our place1 temples

Yokihi Kannon

beauty enhancementbeauty granting2 temples

Zennyo Ryuo

rainmaking1 temples

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