The Jishu Shrine is cherished as the guardian shrine of Kiyomizu Temple. This shrine is dedicated to the deity of matchmaking, offering special prayers and selling amulets for good relationships. Within the shrine grounds, there is a beautiful Jishu cherry tree, known for blooming with both single and double flowers on the same tree simultaneously. This unique characteristic earned it the name 'Mikuruma-gaeshi no Sakura' (the cherry tree that returns the imperial carriage) because Emperor Saga, during his visit in 811, was so moved by its beauty that he ordered his carriage to be turned back three times to admire the blossoms. Additionally, the shrine boasts many other varieties of cherry trees, including Somei Yoshino, Kizakura, Yaezakura, Fukenzouzakura, Imosezakura, Gyoikou, and Mamezakura, as well as plum trees, azaleas, and fragrant osmanthus, adding seasonal color to the grounds. In 1994, the shrine was registered as a World Cultural Heritage site. Besides matchmaking, the shrine is also believed to bestow blessings for conceiving children and safe childbirth. Although currently closed due to restoration work on the shrine buildings, it remains a special place for those seeking blessings from the deities.