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.
A shrine built to represent the nation's wish for peace. Yushukan displays relics and wills, and it is worth visiting.
Famous for its strange festival, the Kurama Fire Festival
Famous as a spiritual site believed to bring good luck in marriage
This is a historical shrine established about 1,500 years ago. The gods for a good marriage match and family harmony are enshrined.
Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens
Atago Shrine is a scenically situated shrine perched 26 meters above sea level atop Mount Atago.
Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines
An old shrine that has continued to protect the northeast entry to Kyoto
Known for its relation to the Fujiwara clan, this shrine boasts spectacular views of autumn foliage
The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped
A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body
A spectacular hall of worship with 44 massive pillars
The homeland of a goddess at Ise Grand Shrine, located in the old Tango Province
Hie-jinja Shrine has a history of more than 600 years. The Sanno Festival, one of the three biggest Japanese festivals, is held in June.
The head of Japan’s Kumano shrines—famous for matchmaking
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.
Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined
This shrine is the object of strong faith as the local deity of Haneda. The Haneda Fuji, which was created due to the people's admiration for Mt. Fuji, is another highlight of the shrine's grounds.
This is a popular shrine for enmusubi-mairi, praying for a good marriage match. Weathered, miniature Shinto shrines on the shrine grounds invite your profound interest.