“I have come to this land and my heart is sugasugashi (refreshed).” Suga Shrine is the tutelary shrine of 18 towns in Yotsuya, Tokyo.
Wish upon the matchmaking deity for success in love
Benzaiten, one of the seven lucky gods of Asakusa, is enshrined, and is said to bring benefits such as business success
The source of worship to Nachi Falls
A shrine to the south of the imperial palace for gods who offer directional protection
Having many children themselves, rabbits symbolize safe child-rearing here
Famous as a spiritual site believed to bring good luck in marriage
The oldest shrine in Kyoto
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.
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
An old shrine known as “Ebessan” to Osaka’s merchants
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 lushly green shrine faces Midosuji boulevard and is more than 1600 years old
Famous for its deity of scholarship
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.
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.
The head shrine of Oshu, boasting 1,200 years of history
Encounter a god of matchmaking in a busy district
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.