Best Shrines Spot List

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

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.

This lushly green shrine faces Midosuji boulevard and is more than 1600 years old

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

Encounter a god of matchmaking in a busy district

Founded in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital city to the Heian-kyo, the shrine reproduces the Imperial Palace of the Heian-kyo. It enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei.

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

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

A shrine famous for its ”Wedded Rocks”

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.

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

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

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi

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.

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.

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

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

Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers

Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined