Best Shrines Spot List

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

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

A shinto shrine enshrining Mount Fuji, the symbol of Japan, worshiped by a large number of people.

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.

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

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

The head shrine of all the Inari-jinja shrines across Japan. Its approximately 1,000 photogenic torii gates (an archway to a Shinto shrine) attract many visitors.

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.

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 head of Japan’s Kumano shrines—famous for matchmaking

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

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

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

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

This shrine is the object of strong faith as the local deity of Haneda. The Haneda Fuji, which was created due to the people's admiration for Mt. Fuji, is another highlight of the shrine's grounds.

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

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

Famous since the Edo period (1603–1868) for its god of business prosperity. Site of the largest Tori no Ichi open-air market in Japan.

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