Best Shrines Spot List

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

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

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.

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

A shrine famous for its ”Wedded Rocks”

A shrine that has a beautiful vermilion-lacquered shrine pavilion from the Edo period. It is also called Sanja Gongen (in honor of three men who founded the temple), and the Sanja Matsuri held in May is one of the Three Great Festivals of Edo (now Tokyo).

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

A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body

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

A guardian deity of water with miraculous virtue worshipped since ancient times. The shrine has been worshipped for better luck marriage by countless people through the ages, including nobles.

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

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

An old shrine known as “Ebessan” to Osaka’s merchants

A shinto shrine enshrining Mount Fuji, the symbol of Japan, worshiped by a large number of people.

Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined

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

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.

Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers

Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask

The traditional god of learning