Uploaded August 2016 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Located outside the entrance gate of Kiyomizu-dera sits a jizō (Kshitigarbha) statue. At first glance he looks like an ordinary stone figure, but this statue is a special one that is said to grant your wishes. So, how does it work? After making an offering, you’ll need to make your wish. Once you’ve done that, turn the jizō’s head 360 degrees. It is said that if you make a wish regarding a love interest and turn his head towards the direction that person lives, it will bring you good luck. Not just magical, the jizō is also very fashionable and wears many different coordinated outfits throughout the year. What will he be wearing when you visit him?
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Located outside the entrance gate of Kiyomizu-dera sits a jizō (Kshitigarbha) statue. At first glance he looks like an ordinary stone figure, but this statue is a special one that is said to grant your wishes. So, how does it work? After making an offering, you’ll need to make your wish. Once you’ve done that, turn the jizō’s head 360 degrees. It is said that if you make a wish regarding a love interest and turn his head towards the direction that person lives, it will bring you good luck. Not just magical, the jizō is also very fashionable and wears many different coordinated outfits throughout the year. What will he be wearing when you visit him?
To see more of Kiyomizu-dera and how to get there, check out our page:
discoverkyoto.com/places-go/kiyomizu-dera
