Best Shrines Spot List

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

The shrine to the north of the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, whose spirit is worshipped as a deity of marriage. A pair of guardian stones in the grounds known as ”Koi uranai-no-Ishi” dates back to the Jomon period.

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.

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

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

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

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

An historic shrine favored as a place of rest and relaxation by locals

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

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 head shrine of all the Inari-jinja shrines across Japan. Its approximately 1,000 photogenic torii gates (an archway to a Shinto shrine) attract many visitors.

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi

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

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 source of worship to Nachi Falls

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

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

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

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

Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers