“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 mystical, large torii (gateway) that appears as if it’s floating on the lake’s surface is a must-see
A shrine to visit for breaking bad habits or starting good ones
The source of worship to Nachi Falls
Yushima-tenjin enshrines Amenotajikarao-no-mikoto, the god of better fortune and sports, and Michizane Sugawara, the god of learning and study. A number of famed scholars and writers visit this shrine.
Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines
A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi
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.
Hanazono-jinja Shrine in Shinjuku, loved by many as an urban oasis.
A historical shrine with a solemn atmosphere built in Gongen-zukuri (style of Shinto architecture in which the main hall and worship hall share one roof). It is designated as National Important Cultural Property. Late April is the best period to see the Azaleas on the premises.
The thatched Haiden hall is magnificent
Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love
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 traditional god of learning
A shrine for a popular matchmaking deity and associated with the puppet play “Sonezaki Shinju”
Atago Shrine is a scenically situated shrine perched 26 meters above sea level atop Mount Atago.
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!)
This lushly green shrine faces Midosuji boulevard and is more than 1600 years old