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

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

Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask

Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers

Famous for its deity of scholarship

The thatched Haiden hall is magnificent

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

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

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

The centerpiece of the sacred Dewa Sanzan

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

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

This is a shrine that worships the Emperor Meiji and his wife. It is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo, and you can experience the traditional culture of Japan through various rituals.

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.

The gateway to Mt. Fuji, this shrine lets you purify body and mind in an atmosphere both solemn and cooling (you might even get a chance to see Shinto ceremonies like festivals, benedictions, or weddings!)

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

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

The most sacred of the three Dewa Sanzan