Kibitsu Shrine
The Shrine Behind the Legend of Momotaro
Ancient shrine said to be the origin of the Momotaro legend. Known for its unique roof style and ...
Izumo Taisha
Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine
One of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines. Dedicated to Okuninushi, god of marriage, so couples come h...
Atago Shrine
A Mountaintop Fire God Shrine Reached by a Rewarding Hike
Perched atop 924-meter Mt. Atago, this ancient shrine dedicated to the fire deity has protected K...
Kirishima Shrine
Mountain Shrine of the Divine Descent
Grand vermillion shrine dedicated to the deity Ninigi-no-Mikoto who descended from heaven to foun...
Heian Shrine
Meiji-Era Shrine with Large Torii and Strolling Garden
A striking Meiji-era shrine featuring one of Japan's largest vermilion torii gates and a celebrat...
Dazaifu Tenmangu
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Revered shrine dedicated to the deity of learning, attracting millions of students seeking academ...
Sumiyoshi Taisha
Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
One of Japan's oldest shrines, dating to the 3rd century. The Sumiyoshi-zukuri buildings predate ...
Kushida Shrine
Hakata's Most Important Shrine and Festival Hub
Hakata's central shrine and starting point of the famous Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival, with a ye...
Shiogama Shrine
Tohoku's Most Revered Shrine Overlooking Matsushima Bay
One of the most important shrines in the Tohoku region, perched on a hilltop overlooking Matsushi...
Shimogamo Shrine
Ancient World Heritage Shrine in a Primeval Forest
One of Kyoto's oldest shrines (UNESCO World Heritage), located within the Tadasu no Mori primeval...
Izanagi Shrine
Japan's Oldest Shrine, Birthplace of the Creation Myth
Considered Japan's oldest shrine, dedicated to the creator deities Izanagi and Izanami who, accor...
Kumano Hongu Taisha
Head Shrine of 3,000 Kumano Shrines and Pilgrimage Endpoint
The head shrine of over 3,000 Kumano shrines across Japan, serving as the spiritual endpoint of t...
Oyamazumi Shrine
Guardian Shrine of Japan's Samurai Treasures on the Shimanami Kaido
One of Japan's most significant Shinto shrines on Omishima Island along the Shimanami Kaido, hous...
Konpira-gu (Kotohira-gu)
Konpira-gu - The 1,368-Step Pilgrimage Shrine
One of Japan's most beloved Shinto shrines, perched atop a mountain and reached by climbing 1,368...
Usa Jingu
Head Shrine of 40,000 Hachiman Shrines
The head shrine of all 40,000 Hachiman shrines in Japan, set in an ancient forest with distinctiv...