Best Shrines Spot List

Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined

Encounter a god of matchmaking in a busy district

Famous for its deity of scholarship

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.

Mitsumine Jinja, or Mitsumime Shrine, which is located in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, is surrounded by beautiful mountains. It enshrines various gods in the fullness of nature.

A shrine famous for its ”Wedded Rocks”

Famous for its strange festival, the Kurama Fire Festival

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

The head shrine of all the Tenman-gu shrines in Japan, affectionally called ”Kitano no Tenjin-san.” The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

A shrine to visit for breaking bad habits or starting good ones

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

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.

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