The name comes from the shape of the main hall and the cute dove fortune is also famous.
A temple reportedly founded by Prince Shotoku. The official name of the temple is Shiunsancho Hoji, but it has been popularly known as the "Rokkakudo" because the main hall is hexagonal. Pigeon fortune slips featuring pigeons, a symbol of happiness gathered at temples, are gaining popularity.
Many people tie fortunes with their wishes on the willows in the temple grounds, which are called 'matchmaking willows.'.
Rokkaku-do Choho-ji Temple, which has a good matchmaking. He is holding a fortune slip in a pose like an unglazed pigeon perched on a tree. In spring and autumn, limited color pigeon fortunes appear. In addition, there are many gifts with a pigeon motif, such as a pigeon charm attached to a love fortune.
Rokkakudo Choho-ji Temple
075-221-2686（池坊総務所）
248 Donomae-cho, Higashinotoin-nishi-iru, Rokkaku-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
3 minutes' walk from karasuma-Oike Subway Station
6am-5pm(The sutra office starts at 8: 30)
Admission : Free
Closing dates : Open year round
WEBSITE : https://www.ikenobo.jp/rokkakudo/
