Best Shrines Spot List

A shrine that has a beautiful vermilion-lacquered shrine pavilion from the Edo period. It is also called Sanja Gongen (in honor of three men who founded the temple), and the Sanja Matsuri held in May is one of the Three Great Festivals of Edo (now Tokyo).

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

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

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

Encounter a god of matchmaking in a busy district

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

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.

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 popular shrine for enmusubi-mairi, praying for a good marriage match. Weathered, miniature Shinto shrines on the shrine grounds invite your profound interest.

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

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

Atago Shrine is a scenically situated shrine perched 26 meters above sea level atop Mount Atago.

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

Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask

A shrine built to represent the nation's wish for peace. Yushukan displays relics and wills, and it is worth visiting.

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

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

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

A shrine for a popular matchmaking deity and associated with the puppet play “Sonezaki Shinju”

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