Best Shrines Spot List

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.

The inner sanctuary is the oldest example of Shinto architecture in Japan

A shrine famous for its ”Wedded Rocks”

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.

The main shrine hall is a national treasure with droves of people lining up for the New Year’s shrine visit at “Sumiyossan”

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.

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

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.

The head of Japan’s Kumano shrines—famous for matchmaking

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

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.

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

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

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

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.

This is a shrine founded on the vast premises surrounded by the mountains of Nikko. It is familiar to people as the god of luck and marital matchmaking.

Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined

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

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