Money & Payment
Fake monk "blessing" for 10,000 yen
🗓️ Scam date: 19 April 2025
📝 Reported: 15 December 2025
A "monk" in Gion gave us a paper amulet and said a blessing, then demanded a 10,000 yen donation. Real monks don't solicit on the street. The amulet cost about 100 yen in a souvenir shop. Refuse anything handed to you uninvited.