Best Shrines around Kansai Spot List

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

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

Enshrines Japan's top Shinto deity

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

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

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

A shrine famous for its ”Wedded Rocks”

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

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

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.

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

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

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

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi

Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask

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.

Famous for its strange festival, the Kurama Fire Festival

A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body