Best Shrines Spot List

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.

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

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

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

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.

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

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.

Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask

A well-known shrine for its Chichibu Night Festival. Chichibu shrine enshrines several gods and has a history of over 2,100 years.

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

Nogi Shrine is a shrine where Nogi Maresuke (1849 - 1912), a general in the Imperial Japanese army during the Meiji period (1868-1912), and his wife are enshrined.

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.

A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi

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.

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.

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

The Hakone Shrine with its vermillion-lacquered torii (Shinto shrine archway) and its Japanese cedars is a shrine with a holy presence that tells you about history

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