Known as the shinto shrine related to Yoshida Shoin, a samurai clan member of the Choshu Domain who had enormous influence on the movement to topple the Edo Shogunate during the mid-19th century. Now deified, he has become popular as a god of academic success.
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.
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.
Formerly Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, this shrine is located on the grounds where Kumano’s three deities descended
A shrine to the south of the imperial palace for gods who offer directional protection
The head shrine of all Gion satellite shrines throughout Japan. Local residents call the shrine ”Gion-san.”
A shrine for a popular matchmaking deity and associated with the puppet play “Sonezaki Shinju”
A shinto shrine enshrining Mount Fuji, the symbol of Japan, worshiped by a large number of people.
The inner sanctuary is the oldest example of Shinto architecture in Japan
A shrine to visit for breaking bad habits or starting good ones
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!)
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.
The traditional god of learning
Known for its relation to the Fujiwara clan, this shrine boasts spectacular views of autumn foliage
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.
Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask
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 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.
The oldest shrine in Kyoto
A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi