Shrines

Shrines

Tateri Kojin Shrine|Towering White Torii & Sacred Peak

Tateri Kojin Shrine, one of Japan’s three great Kojin shrines, sits atop Mt. Kojindake (1,260m). Linked to Kobo Daishi (Kukai), it’s famed for its striking white torii gates lining the path. A sacred site wrapped in seasonal beauty and spiritual power.
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Takakamo Shrine|Head Shrine of All Kamo Shrines

Takakamo Shrine is the head of all Kamo shrines in Japan. It’s closely tied to the ancient Kamo clan, whose descendants founded related shrines nationwide—including Kyoto’s Kamigamo and Shimogamo Shrines.
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Takamagahara & Takamahiko Shrine|Mythical Home of the Gods

Takamagahara is said to be the heavenly realm where Japan’s ancient gods once dwelled, including the sun goddess Amaterasu. Among the many claimed sites, this one remains a strong link to Japan’s mythic age—a place where sacred legends still echo.
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Hitokotonushi Shrine|Granting Your One True Wish

Hitokotonushi Shrine is known as the place where one heartfelt wish—if spoken in just a few words—is believed to come true. According to ancient chronicles, the god once appeared to Emperor Yuryaku in the same form as the emperor himself.
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Tanzan Shrine – A famous spot for autumn leaves

Tanzan Shrine in summerThe green maple leaves are beautifully vibrant.Tanzan Shrine is located in the mountains south of...
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Ōyamato Shrine (Oyamato)

Ōyamato Shrine is one of Japan’s oldest shrines. According to the Nihon Shoki, Emperor Sujin moved the deity Yamato Okun...
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Tamakishrine  a shrine you can visit only if called by the deity

According to the shrine's tradition, the origins of Tamaki Shrine date back to Emperor Jimmu's eastern expedition, when ...
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Tenkawa Daibenzaiten-sha Shrine

Tenkawa Daibenzaiten-sha ShrineAfter passing through the red torii gate, there is a bridge with red railings. Next to it...
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Tatsuta Taisha Shrine|Wind Deity & Nearby Autumn Leaves

Tatsuta Taisha enshrines the god of wind and new beginnings. The nearby Tatsuta River is famous for its autumn leaves, celebrated in many classical poems. The shrine was founded in ancient times to pray for relief from famine and plague.
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Hirose Taisha Shrine|Water Deity & Sand-Throwing Festival

Hirose Taisha honors the god of water and agriculture. It’s famous for the Sand-Throwing Festival, where people throw sand at each other to pray for a bountiful harvest. The shrine has long supported local farming.