Best Shrines Spot List

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.

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

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

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

The gateway to Mt. Fuji, this shrine lets you purify body and mind in an atmosphere both solemn and cooling (you might even get a chance to see Shinto ceremonies like festivals, benedictions, or weddings!)

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

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.

Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers

This lushly green shrine faces Midosuji boulevard and is more than 1600 years old

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.

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

Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

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.

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

The thatched Haiden hall is magnificent

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

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 the Kasuga-jinja shrines all over Japan, it is located on Mt. Mikasa, which has been treated as a sacred area since ancient times. In 2018, the shrine commemorated its 1,250th anniversary.