The head shrine of all the Tenman-gu shrines in Japan, affectionally called ”Kitano no Tenjin-san.” The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.
A shrine to the south of the imperial palace for gods who offer directional protection
Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love
An old shrine known as “Ebessan” to Osaka’s merchants
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.
Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers
The source of worship to Nachi Falls
A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body
Known for its relation to the Fujiwara clan, this shrine boasts spectacular views of autumn foliage
A shrine for a popular matchmaking deity and associated with the puppet play “Sonezaki Shinju”
Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines
The shrine to the north of the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, whose spirit is worshipped as a deity of marriage. A pair of guardian stones in the grounds known as ”Koi uranai-no-Ishi” dates back to the Jomon period.
An old shrine that has continued to protect the northeast entry to Kyoto
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.”
A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi
The oldest shrine in Kyoto
Having many children themselves, rabbits symbolize safe child-rearing here
A shrine to visit for breaking bad habits or starting good ones
This lushly green shrine faces Midosuji boulevard and is more than 1600 years old