The main shrine hall is a national treasure with droves of people lining up for the New Year’s shrine visit at “Sumiyossan”
Kudo-no-kami, the god of the kitchen, is enshrined here
A shrine to the south of the imperial palace for gods who offer directional protection
An old shrine known as “Ebessan” to Osaka’s merchants
The head shrine of all Gion satellite shrines throughout Japan. Local residents call the shrine ”Gion-san.”
An old shrine that has continued to protect the northeast entry to Kyoto
The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped
A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi
Known for its relation to the Fujiwara clan, this shrine boasts spectacular views of autumn foliage
The mystical, large torii (gateway) that appears as if it’s floating on the lake’s surface is a must-see
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.
Enshrines Japan's top Shinto deity
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.
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 for a popular matchmaking deity and associated with the puppet play “Sonezaki Shinju”
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.
A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body
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.
For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did
Formerly Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, this shrine is located on the grounds where Kumano’s three deities descended