“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
A spectacular hall of worship with 44 massive pillars
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.
This lushly green shrine faces Midosuji boulevard and is more than 1600 years old
A shrine for a popular matchmaking deity and associated with the puppet play “Sonezaki Shinju”
The most sacred of the three Dewa Sanzan
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”
Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love
The head shrine of all Gion satellite shrines throughout Japan. Local residents call the shrine ”Gion-san.”
A shrine famous for its ”Wedded Rocks”
This is a historical shrine established about 1,500 years ago. The gods for a good marriage match and family harmony are enshrined.
A shrine to the south of the imperial palace for gods who offer directional protection
Atago Shrine is a scenically situated shrine perched 26 meters above sea level atop Mount Atago.
Known for its relation to the Fujiwara clan, this shrine boasts spectacular views of autumn foliage
A famous shrine that plays a central role in the Gion Festival
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!)
A well-known shrine for its Chichibu Night Festival. Chichibu shrine enshrines several gods and has a history of over 2,100 years.