Best Shrines Spot List

This is a popular shrine for enmusubi-mairi, praying for a good marriage match. Weathered, miniature Shinto shrines on the shrine grounds invite your profound interest.

The head shrine of all Gion satellite shrines throughout Japan. Local residents call the shrine ”Gion-san.”

The centerpiece of the sacred Dewa Sanzan

A shrine famous for its ”Wedded Rocks”

The three-story pagoda is the symbol of Takahata

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

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

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

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

A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body

The inner sanctuary is the oldest example of Shinto architecture in Japan

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 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.

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.

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

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

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

Enshrines Japan's top Shinto deity

Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi