Ootoyo shrine
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TEL :075-771-1351(9:00-17:00) Address :1 Shishigatani Miyanomaecho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto Access :JR Kyoto Station karasuma guchi > (city bus number 5) > Higashitennocho bus stop > 7 minutes walk Parking :5 parking spaces Hours : Opning 9:00 – Closing 17:00 (Shrine Office) Entrance fee : free |
Photos of Ootoyo shrine
Ootoyo shrine was founded in 887 to pray for the recovery of Emperor Uda from illness. The enshrined deity is Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto, the god of medicine.
This shrine features statues of various animals, representing messengers of different gods.
There is a story about the god of Daikokusha Shrine located within the shrine grounds, who was rescued from fire by a mouse.
Two mice are enshrined in front of the shrine. The mouse on the left is holding a ball, and is said to grant good fortune in matchmaking, fertility, safe childbirth, and prosperity. The mouse on the right is holding a scroll and is said to grant academic success.
Monkeys are believed to offer protection against misfortune.
Snakes are symbols of health, youth, and wealth.
It is said that kites help prevent fires.
The shrine has amulets for each animal.
