Best Shrines Spot List

“I have come to this land and my heart is sugasugashi (refreshed).” Suga Shrine is the tutelary shrine of 18 towns in Yotsuya, Tokyo.

Wish upon the matchmaking deity for success in love

Benzaiten, one of the seven lucky gods of Asakusa, is enshrined, and is said to bring benefits such as business success

A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body

The most sacred of the three Dewa Sanzan

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

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

Known as the shinto shrine related to Yoshida Shoin, a samurai clan member of the Choshu Domain who had enormous influence on the movement to topple the Edo Shogunate during the mid-19th century. Now deified, he has become popular as a god of academic success.

A shrine for a popular matchmaking deity and associated with the puppet play “Sonezaki Shinju”

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

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

The head shrine of all Gion satellite shrines throughout Japan. Local residents call the shrine ”Gion-san.”

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.

A shrine where the god for safe sea travel is enshrined has been respected by people. Many important cultural properties of the ward are preserved in the shrine ground.

This is a historical shrine established about 1,500 years ago. The gods for a good marriage match and family harmony are enshrined.

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined

The head shrine of Oshu, boasting 1,200 years of history

An old shrine that has continued to protect the northeast entry to Kyoto

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did