Best Shrines Spot List

Kudo-no-kami, the god of the kitchen, is enshrined here

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

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

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 all the Tenman-gu shrines in Japan, affectionally called ”Kitano no Tenjin-san.” The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.

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

Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined

A shrine famous for its ”Wedded Rocks”

Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers

Nogi Shrine is a shrine where Nogi Maresuke (1849 - 1912), a general in the Imperial Japanese army during the Meiji period (1868-1912), and his wife are enshrined.

An historic shrine favored as a place of rest and relaxation by locals

This is a shrine that worships the Emperor Meiji and his wife. It is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo, and you can experience the traditional culture of Japan through various rituals.

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

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

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

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 for its deity of scholarship

A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body