Best Shrines Spot List

A guardian deity of water with miraculous virtue worshipped since ancient times. The shrine has been worshipped for better luck marriage by countless people through the ages, including nobles.

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

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

An historic shrine favored as a place of rest and relaxation by locals

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

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.

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.

Famous since the Edo period (1603–1868) for its god of business prosperity. Site of the largest Tori no Ichi open-air market in Japan.

The head of Japan’s Kumano shrines—famous for matchmaking

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

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!)

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

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.

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.

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

The three-story pagoda is the symbol of Takahata

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

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.

A shinto shrine enshrining Mount Fuji, the symbol of Japan, worshiped by a large number of people.

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi