Best Shrines Spot List

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

The traditional god of learning

A shrine famous for its ”Wedded Rocks”

This lushly green shrine faces Midosuji boulevard and is more than 1600 years old

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.

A shrine to the south of the imperial palace for gods who offer directional protection

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

The most sacred of the three Dewa Sanzan

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.

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.

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

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

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.

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

The mystical, large torii (gateway) that appears as if it’s floating on the lake’s surface is a must-see

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

Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers

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.

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.

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.