Yasaka Kohshindo and Kon-nyaku

Yasaka Kohshindo in Gion is famous for three wise monkeys of "see no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil."

At this place, all night prayer is held 6 times a year (about every 60 days) and they serve kon-nyaku to visitors. It is said that if you face to the North and eat konnyaku quietly without saying anything, you can receive merits/benefits. Upcoming "all night prayer" is scheduled on September 12, which is tomorrow.

Konnyaku is a Japanese traditional jelly-like food made of konnyaku potato.