The mystical, large torii (gateway) that appears as if it’s floating on the lake’s surface is a must-see
A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi
Known for its god that brings economic blessings
The source of worship to Nachi Falls
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.
For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did
Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers
The inner sanctuary is the oldest example of Shinto architecture in Japan
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 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.
Formerly Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, this shrine is located on the grounds where Kumano’s three deities descended
Encounter a god of matchmaking in a busy district
A famous shrine that plays a central role in the Gion Festival
The main shrine hall is a national treasure with droves of people lining up for the New Year’s shrine visit at “Sumiyossan”
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 strange festival, the Kurama Fire Festival
A shrine for a popular matchmaking deity and associated with the puppet play “Sonezaki Shinju”
Having many children themselves, rabbits symbolize safe child-rearing here
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.
Pray for good health and matchmaking at this shrine built for subduing an epidemic