Best Shrines around Kansai Spot List

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

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

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

Pray for good health and matchmaking at this shrine built for subduing an epidemic

Enshrines Japan's top Shinto deity

Kudo-no-kami, the god of the kitchen, is enshrined here

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.

Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined

A guardian deity of water with miraculous virtue worshipped since ancient times. The shrine has been worshipped for better luck marriage by countless people through the ages, including nobles.

A shrine to visit for breaking bad habits or starting good ones

A shrine to the south of the imperial palace for gods who offer directional protection

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

Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask

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

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

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

Encounter a god of matchmaking in a busy district