Best Shrines Spot List

“I have come to this land and my heart is sugasugashi (refreshed).” Suga Shrine is the tutelary shrine of 18 towns in Yotsuya, Tokyo.

Benzaiten, one of the seven lucky gods of Asakusa, is enshrined, and is said to bring benefits such as business success

Wish upon the matchmaking deity for success in love

Founded in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital city to the Heian-kyo, the shrine reproduces the Imperial Palace of the Heian-kyo. It enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei.

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.

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

The traditional god of learning

The main shrine hall is a national treasure with droves of people lining up for the New Year’s shrine visit at “Sumiyossan”

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

This is a popular shrine for enmusubi-mairi, praying for a good marriage match. Weathered, miniature Shinto shrines on the shrine grounds invite your profound interest.

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

Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined

A shrine famous for its ”Wedded Rocks”

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

The head shrine of all the Tenman-gu shrines in Japan, affectionally called ”Kitano no Tenjin-san.” The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.