Best Shrines Spot List

Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask

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.

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

Known as the shinto shrine related to Yoshida Shoin, a samurai clan member of the Choshu Domain who had enormous influence on the movement to topple the Edo Shogunate during the mid-19th century. Now deified, he has become popular as a god of academic success.

Famous for its deity of scholarship

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

Having many children themselves, rabbits symbolize safe child-rearing here

A spectacular hall of worship with 44 massive pillars

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.

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.

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

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

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

The traditional god of learning

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

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.

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

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 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 inner sanctuary is the oldest example of Shinto architecture in Japan