Best Shrines Spot List

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.

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

Famous for its deity of scholarship

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

The thatched Haiden hall is magnificent

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi

The traditional god of learning

A significant cultural property with the feel of Edo/Tokyo. Richly decorated with gold foils, the magnificent main building also known as the ”shrine of gold” is astounding.

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

A guardian deity of water with miraculous virtue worshipped since ancient times. The shrine has been worshipped for better luck marriage by countless people through the ages, including nobles.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

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

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

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