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

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.

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

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

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

Known for its relation to the Fujiwara clan, this shrine boasts spectacular views of autumn foliage

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

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

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi

This lushly green shrine faces Midosuji boulevard and is more than 1600 years old

This shrine is the object of strong faith as the local deity of Haneda. The Haneda Fuji, which was created due to the people's admiration for Mt. Fuji, is another highlight of the shrine's grounds.

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

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

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

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

The thatched Haiden hall is magnificent