Synopsis

Tucked away near the heart of Gion, Kyoto, lies Yasui Konpira-gu Shrine, a destination for those wrestling with troubled connections. Known as a shrine for severing ties, it draws visitors from across Japan seeking to end harmful relationships and embark on a fresh path. Pilgrims inscribe their concerns—relationships between lovers, parents and children, siblings and relatives, or those within the community, workplace, and school—onto ema, the votive picture tablets, and o-fuda, the protective c