Best Shrines around Kansai Spot List

An old shrine known as “Ebessan” to Osaka’s merchants

Formerly Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, this shrine is located on the grounds where Kumano’s three deities descended

The mystical, large torii (gateway) that appears as if it’s floating on the lake’s surface is a must-see

Kamigamo-jinja Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, founded during the mythical age. It is famous for its Aoi Festival (Kamo Festival) and is registered as a World Heritage Site.

A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi

The main shrine hall is a national treasure with droves of people lining up for the New Year’s shrine visit at “Sumiyossan”

The head of Japan’s Kumano shrines—famous for matchmaking

Enshrines Japan's top Shinto deity

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

The homeland of a goddess at Ise Grand Shrine, located in the old Tango Province

Having many children themselves, rabbits symbolize safe child-rearing here

The head shrine of all the Inari-jinja shrines across Japan. Its approximately 1,000 photogenic torii gates (an archway to a Shinto shrine) attract many visitors.

The head shrine of all Gion satellite shrines throughout Japan. Local residents call the shrine ”Gion-san.”

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

The traditional god of learning

Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers

Famous for its strange festival, the Kurama Fire Festival

Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined

Famous for its deity of scholarship