The plum blossoms at Nishiki Tenmangu, the only shrine in the downtown area, were only about 80% in bloom, but they were still beautiful.

#KyotoTourism #NishikiTenmangu #Shrine #PlumBlossom #PattedCow Kyoto's Nishiki Tenmangu is the only shrine in the downtown area. If you're walking through the arcade of Nishiki Market, Nishiki Tenmangu suddenly appears, so first-time visitors will be surprised. A small approach to the shrine greeted by two lion-dogs. The reason why so many lanterns are dedicated is probably because Nishiki Tenmangu is a shrine unique to downtown areas, and people pray for the blessings of business acumen, among other blessings. The patted cow in the shrine grounds is so cute...its forehead is smooth and shiny after being stroked by many worshippers! There is a small "robot kamishibai" in the shrine grounds, where you can see a picture story about the history of Nishiki Tenmangu. The grounds are colorful and elegant, typical of Kyoto. The blessings are wisdom, learning, business acumen, protection from misfortune, and good fortune. It was especially crowded because it was Setsubun, but since it's a shrine in a shopping district, it's usually full of people praying and a lively shrine.