Best Shrines Spot List

A spectacular hall of worship with 44 massive pillars

Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers

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

The centerpiece of the sacred Dewa Sanzan

A shrine to visit for breaking bad habits or starting good ones

A shrine famous for its ”Wedded Rocks”

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

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.

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.

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

Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask

Formerly Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, this shrine is located on the grounds where Kumano’s three deities descended

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

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

The gateway to Mt. Fuji, this shrine lets you purify body and mind in an atmosphere both solemn and cooling (you might even get a chance to see Shinto ceremonies like festivals, benedictions, or weddings!)

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped