Best Shrines Spot List

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

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

The thatched Haiden hall is magnificent

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

The head of Japan’s Kumano shrines—famous for matchmaking

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

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

The head shrine of all the Kasuga-jinja shrines all over Japan, it is located on Mt. Mikasa, which has been treated as a sacred area since ancient times. In 2018, the shrine commemorated its 1,250th anniversary.

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

A famous shrine that plays a central role in the Gion Festival

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

A shrine to visit for breaking bad habits or starting good ones

The shrine to the north of the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, whose spirit is worshipped as a deity of marriage. A pair of guardian stones in the grounds known as ”Koi uranai-no-Ishi” dates back to the Jomon period.

Ohyama Afuri Shrine is located on the top of Mt. Oyama. This historical shrine has been worshiped by common people as well as many military commanders in the past.

A historical shrine with a solemn atmosphere built in Gongen-zukuri (style of Shinto architecture in which the main hall and worship hall share one roof). It is designated as National Important Cultural Property. Late April is the best period to see the Azaleas on the premises.

A spectacular hall of worship with 44 massive pillars

An historic shrine favored as a place of rest and relaxation by locals

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

This is a popular shrine for enmusubi-mairi, praying for a good marriage match. Weathered, miniature Shinto shrines on the shrine grounds invite your profound interest.

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped