Best Shrines Spot List

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

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

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

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.

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

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.

A shrine that has a beautiful vermilion-lacquered shrine pavilion from the Edo period. It is also called Sanja Gongen (in honor of three men who founded the temple), and the Sanja Matsuri held in May is one of the Three Great Festivals of Edo (now Tokyo).

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.

Having many children themselves, rabbits symbolize safe child-rearing here

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

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 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.

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.

Famous for its deity of scholarship

The inner sanctuary is the oldest example of Shinto architecture in Japan

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

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

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

The homeland of a goddess at Ise Grand Shrine, located in the old Tango Province