Best Shrines Spot List

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Imado Shrine

Asakusa / Shrines

Wish upon the matchmaking deity for success in love

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Yoshiwara Shrine

Shibamata / Kita-Senju / Kameari / Shrines

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

Nara, Ikoma, Tenri / Shrines

The head shrine of all the Kasuga-jinja shrines all over Japan, it is located on Mt. Mikasa, which has been treated as a sacred area since ancient times. In 2018, the shrine commemorated its 1,250th anniversary.

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Meiji Jingu

Shinjuku / Shrines

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.

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Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Otsu, Kusatsu / Shrines

An old shrine that has continued to protect the northeast entry to Kyoto
Hodosan Shrine

Saitama Suburbs / Shrines

This is an auspicious shrine because of the kanji characters that are used for writing its name Hodosan can also be read as ”climbing a mountain of treasures.” The deities who protect people from fire, thefts, and other disasters are enshrined there.
Heian-jingu Shrine

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Shrines

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.

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Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

Fushimi, Uji / Shrines

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.

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Shimogamo-jinja Shrine

Ginkakuji Temple, Nanzenji Temple / Shrines

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.

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Nonomiya Shrine

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Shrines

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

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Imamiya-Ebisu Shrine

Shinsekai, Tennouji, Tsuruhashi / Shrines

An old shrine known as “Ebessan” to Osaka’s merchants
Shinagawa Shrine

Shinagawa / Shrines

A guardian shinto shrine in northern Shinagawa-shuku. Best known for its portable shrines during the annual Shinagawa Shrine Festival in June.
Yasaka Shrine

Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple / Shrines

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

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Matsunoo Taisha Shrine

Arashiyama, Uzumasa / Shrines

The oldest shrine in Kyoto
Shirahige Shrine

Hikone, Nagahama / Shrines

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

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Atago Shrine

Roppongi / Shrines

Atago Shrine is a scenically situated shrine perched 26 meters above sea level atop Mount Atago.
Dewa Sanzan Shrine Sanjingosaiden

Surrounding Areas Of Yamagata / Shrines

The centerpiece of the sacred Dewa Sanzan
Shingu Kumano Shrine ”Nagatoko”

Aizu-wakamatsu / Shrines

A spectacular hall of worship with 44 massive pillars
Toyo'uke-daijingu (Geku)

Ise, Toba, Shima / Shrines

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

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Kamikura Shrine

Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama / Shrines

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