The most sacred of the three Dewa Sanzan
Surrounded by the old-growth forest of Tadasu-no-Mori, the shrine has records that date back before Christ. It is also renowned as a spiritual place believed to bring good luck in romance.
Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers
Hanazono-jinja Shrine in Shinjuku, loved by many as an urban oasis.
Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines
Ohyama Afuri Shrine is located on the top of Mt. Oyama. This historical shrine has been worshiped by common people as well as many military commanders in the past.
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.
Encounter a god of matchmaking in a busy district
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.
A well-known shrine for its Chichibu Night Festival. Chichibu shrine enshrines several gods and has a history of over 2,100 years.
Atago Shrine is a scenically situated shrine perched 26 meters above sea level atop Mount Atago.
Kudo-no-kami, the god of the kitchen, is enshrined here
A spectacular hall of worship with 44 massive pillars
The inner sanctuary is the oldest example of Shinto architecture in Japan
A shrine to the south of the imperial palace for gods who offer directional protection
A shrine for a popular matchmaking deity and associated with the puppet play “Sonezaki Shinju”
Famous for its deity of scholarship
Having many children themselves, rabbits symbolize safe child-rearing here
The Hakone Shrine with its vermillion-lacquered torii (Shinto shrine archway) and its Japanese cedars is a shrine with a holy presence that tells you about history
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.