Best Shrines Spot List

Surrounded by the old-growth forest of Tadasu-no-Mori, the shrine has records that date back before Christ. It is also renowned as a spiritual place believed to bring good luck in romance.

Kamigamo-jinja Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, founded during the mythical age. It is famous for its Aoi Festival (Kamo Festival) and is registered as a World Heritage Site.

Kudo-no-kami, the god of the kitchen, is enshrined here

Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

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

Hie-jinja Shrine has a history of more than 600 years. The Sanno Festival, one of the three biggest Japanese festivals, is held in June.

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

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

The centerpiece of the sacred Dewa Sanzan

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

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.

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

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

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

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi

Yushima-tenjin enshrines Amenotajikarao-no-mikoto, the god of better fortune and sports, and Michizane Sugawara, the god of learning and study. A number of famed scholars and writers visit this shrine.

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.

Enshrines Japan's top Shinto deity

A shrine famous for its ”Wedded Rocks”