Best Shrines around Kansai Spot List

Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi

Enshrines Japan's top Shinto deity

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

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

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 Inari-jinja shrines across Japan. Its approximately 1,000 photogenic torii gates (an archway to a Shinto shrine) attract many visitors.

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

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

Encounter a god of matchmaking in a busy district

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

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

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.

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

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers

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

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