Best Shrines Spot List

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

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

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

Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask

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.

This is an auspicious shrine because of the kanji characters that are used for writing its name Hodosan can also be read as ”climbing a mountain of treasures.” The deities who protect people from fire, thefts, and other disasters are enshrined there.

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

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

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

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

The centerpiece of the sacred Dewa Sanzan

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 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!)

Hanazono-jinja Shrine in Shinjuku, loved by many as an urban oasis.

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.

A shrine famous for its ”Wedded Rocks”

Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers

A shrine for a popular matchmaking deity and associated with the puppet play “Sonezaki Shinju”

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love