This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty
The head shrine of Oshu, boasting 1,200 years of history
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 most sacred of the three Dewa Sanzan
A shrine to visit for breaking bad habits or starting good ones
The inner sanctuary is the oldest example of Shinto architecture in Japan
The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped
The homeland of a goddess at Ise Grand Shrine, located in the old Tango Province
A famous shrine that plays a central role in the Gion Festival
Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines
The source of worship to Nachi Falls
A shrine for a popular matchmaking deity and associated with the puppet play “Sonezaki Shinju”
A guardian shinto shrine in northern Shinagawa-shuku. Best known for its portable shrines during the annual Shinagawa Shrine Festival in June.
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.
This lushly green shrine faces Midosuji boulevard and is more than 1600 years old
An old shrine known as “Ebessan” to Osaka’s merchants
A shinto shrine enshrining Mount Fuji, the symbol of Japan, worshiped by a large number of people.
Atago Shrine is a scenically situated shrine perched 26 meters above sea level atop Mount Atago.
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.