Best Shrines around Kansai Spot List

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

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

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

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

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

The traditional god of learning

Founded in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital city to the Heian-kyo, the shrine reproduces the Imperial Palace of the Heian-kyo. It enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei.

Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask

A famous shrine that plays a central role in the Gion Festival

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

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

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

Famous for its strange festival, the Kurama Fire Festival

Famous for its deity of scholarship

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.

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

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

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

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

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