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.

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

Wish upon the matchmaking deity for success in love

Hie-jinja Shrine has a history of more than 600 years. The Sanno Festival, one of the three biggest Japanese festivals, is held in June.

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

Ohyama Afuri Shrine is located on the top of Mt. Oyama. This historical shrine has been worshiped by common people as well as many military commanders in the past.

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

Famous as a spiritual site believed to bring good luck in marriage

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

A spectacular hall of worship with 44 massive pillars

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

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

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

This is a popular shrine for enmusubi-mairi, praying for a good marriage match. Weathered, miniature Shinto shrines on the shrine grounds invite your profound interest.

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 traditional god of learning

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

Formerly Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, this shrine is located on the grounds where Kumano’s three deities descended

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.

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.