Best Shrines Spot List

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

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.

Hanazono-jinja Shrine in Shinjuku, loved by many as an urban oasis.

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

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

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

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

Enshrines Japan's top Shinto deity

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

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

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

The thatched Haiden hall is magnificent

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

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

A shrine built to represent the nation's wish for peace. Yushukan displays relics and wills, and it is worth visiting.

The three-story pagoda is the symbol of Takahata

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

This is an auspicious shrine because of the kanji characters that are used for writing its name Hodosan can also be read as ”climbing a mountain of treasures.” The deities who protect people from fire, thefts, and other disasters are enshrined there.

The Hakone Shrine with its vermillion-lacquered torii (Shinto shrine archway) and its Japanese cedars is a shrine with a holy presence that tells you about history