Best Shrines around Kansai Spot List

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

The traditional god of learning

The inner sanctuary is the oldest example of Shinto architecture in Japan

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi

Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask

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.

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

Surrounded by the old-growth forest of Tadasu-no-Mori, the shrine has records that date back before Christ. It is also renowned as a spiritual place believed to bring good luck in romance.

Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines

Known for its relation to the Fujiwara clan, this shrine boasts spectacular views of autumn foliage

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

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

This lushly green shrine faces Midosuji boulevard and is more than 1600 years old

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

Enshrines Japan's top Shinto deity

The head shrine of all the Kasuga-jinja shrines all over Japan, it is located on Mt. Mikasa, which has been treated as a sacred area since ancient times. In 2018, the shrine commemorated its 1,250th anniversary.

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

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

Encounter a god of matchmaking in a busy district

Famous for its strange festival, the Kurama Fire Festival