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

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

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

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

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

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

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.

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

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

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

The centerpiece of the sacred Dewa Sanzan

Encounter a god of matchmaking in a busy district

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.

A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body

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

The most sacred of the three Dewa Sanzan

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

The three-story pagoda is the symbol of Takahata