Best Shrines Spot List

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.

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

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

The centerpiece of the sacred Dewa Sanzan

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

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

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

Famous for its deity of scholarship

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.

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

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

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 most sacred of the three Dewa Sanzan

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi

A well-known shrine for its Chichibu Night Festival. Chichibu shrine enshrines several gods and has a history of over 2,100 years.

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.

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

A shrine to the south of the imperial palace for gods who offer directional protection

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!)