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

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

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

A famous shrine that plays a central role in the Gion Festival

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.

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

The mystical, large torii (gateway) that appears as if it’s floating on the lake’s surface is a must-see

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

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

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

The three-story pagoda is the symbol of Takahata

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.

The centerpiece of the sacred Dewa Sanzan

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.

The thatched Haiden hall is magnificent

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

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

Famous for its deity of scholarship