Best Shrines Spot List

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

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

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

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

A shrine where the god for safe sea travel is enshrined has been respected by people. Many important cultural properties of the ward are preserved in the shrine ground.

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

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask

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.

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 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.

A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body

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

Pray for good health and matchmaking at this shrine built for subduing an epidemic

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 head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

Famous for its deity of scholarship

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi

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

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.