“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
Enshrines Japan's top Shinto deity
The traditional god of learning
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.
Hanazono-jinja Shrine in Shinjuku, loved by many as an urban oasis.
A shrine to the south of the imperial palace for gods who offer directional protection
An old shrine known as “Ebessan” to Osaka’s merchants
A well-known shrine for its Chichibu Night Festival. Chichibu shrine enshrines several gods and has a history of over 2,100 years.
The source of worship to Nachi Falls
The centerpiece of the sacred Dewa Sanzan
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.
This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty
Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers
The main shrine hall is a national treasure with droves of people lining up for the New Year’s shrine visit at “Sumiyossan”
Encounter a god of matchmaking in a busy district
The homeland of a goddess at Ise Grand Shrine, located in the old Tango Province
This lushly green shrine faces Midosuji boulevard and is more than 1600 years old
A shrine where the god for safe sea travel is enshrined has been respected by people. Many important cultural properties of the ward are preserved in the shrine ground.