Best Shrines Spot List

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

The most sacred of the three Dewa Sanzan

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

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 shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body

The shrine to the north of the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, whose spirit is worshipped as a deity of marriage. A pair of guardian stones in the grounds known as ”Koi uranai-no-Ishi” dates back to the Jomon period.

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

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

Formerly Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, this shrine is located on the grounds where Kumano’s three deities descended

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

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

Encounter a god of matchmaking in a busy district

The head shrine of Oshu, boasting 1,200 years of history

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.

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.

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.

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers

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!)

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