Best Shrines Spot List

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

A shrine famous for its ”Wedded Rocks”

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.

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

Nogi Shrine is a shrine where Nogi Maresuke (1849 - 1912), a general in the Imperial Japanese army during the Meiji period (1868-1912), and his wife are enshrined.

The thatched Haiden hall is magnificent

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

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

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

A spectacular hall of worship with 44 massive pillars

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

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.

This is a shrine founded on the vast premises surrounded by the mountains of Nikko. It is familiar to people as the god of luck and marital matchmaking.

Atago Shrine is a scenically situated shrine perched 26 meters above sea level atop Mount Atago.

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

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

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

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