Best Shrines Spot List

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

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

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.

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

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

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.

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

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

This shrine is the object of strong faith as the local deity of Haneda. The Haneda Fuji, which was created due to the people's admiration for Mt. Fuji, is another highlight of the shrine's grounds.

Formerly Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, this shrine is located on the grounds where Kumano’s three deities descended

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

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.

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.

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

A guardian shinto shrine in northern Shinagawa-shuku. Best known for its portable shrines during the annual Shinagawa Shrine Festival in June.

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

Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines

A spectacular hall of worship with 44 massive pillars

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped