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

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.

The traditional god of learning

Mitsumine Jinja, or Mitsumime Shrine, which is located in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, is surrounded by beautiful mountains. It enshrines various gods in the fullness of nature.

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

The three-story pagoda is the symbol of Takahata

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

Yushima-tenjin enshrines Amenotajikarao-no-mikoto, the god of better fortune and sports, and Michizane Sugawara, the god of learning and study. A number of famed scholars and writers visit this shrine.

A significant cultural property with the feel of Edo/Tokyo. Richly decorated with gold foils, the magnificent main building also known as the ”shrine of gold” is astounding.

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

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

Hanazono-jinja Shrine in Shinjuku, loved by many as an urban oasis.

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

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

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

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

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

The centerpiece of the sacred Dewa Sanzan