Fushimi Inari Taisha

A shrine in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, dedicated to Emperor Meiji. Established in 1920, it is surrounded by approximately 700,000 trees—the largest forest within an urban area. With approximately 3 million annual visitors and Japan's highest New Year shrine visits, it symbolizes modern Japan. It exemplifies the fusion of nature conservation and tradition within an urban environment.

Belief system venerating Inari, the kami of food, agriculture, and commerce. Approximately 30,000 Inari shrines nationwide make it the most numerous shrine type. Characteristic vermillion torii gates. Faith evolved through transition from agricultural to commercial society. In modern times, target of corporate prosperity prayers. One of Shinto's most widespread popular beliefs.

Faith centered on Inari deity, one of Japan's oldest folk traditions. With thousands of Inari shrines nationwide, it is widely practiced for commercial prosperity and agricultural abundance. Fushimi Inari Taisha holds supreme authority as the head shrine. The distinctive vermillion torii gates, association with fried tofu sushi (inari-zushi), and fox imagery have become iconic representations of Japanese culture.

The head shrine of Inari worship located in Fushimi, Kyoto. Distinctive for its thousands of vermillion torii gates covering the mountainside, creating a tunnel-like path. Revered as the deity of commerce and prosperity, it attracts approximately 2.7 million visitors annually. Serves as the chief shrine for about 30,000 Inari shrines throughout Japan.

World-famous for its 'Senbon Torii' — roughly 10,000 vermillion torii gates forming a tunnel up the mountain. As the head shrine of Inari worship with over 1,300 years of history, it is one of Japan's most popular destinations for international visitors.

A shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, enveloped by approximately 700,000 square meters of evergreen forest in the heart of Tokyo. It draws more New Year's worshippers than any other shrine in Japan, with over three million annual visitors. The tranquil oasis amid the urban bustle is highly popular with international tourists.

The most sacred shrine in Japan, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. Comprising 125 sub-shrines centered on the Inner and Outer Shrines, the buildings are ritually rebuilt every 20 years in the Shikinen Sengu ceremony. Pilgrimage to Ise has been an aspiration for Japanese people since the Edo period.

A walking path through a towering bamboo forest north of Tenryu-ji temple in Kyoto's Arashiyama district. The ethereal atmosphere created by the tall Moso bamboo has gained worldwide fame in the social media era, making it one of Kyoto's most photographed spots.

A Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto's Kita Ward. Built in 1397, this three-story pavilion is entirely covered in gold leaf, earning it the name 'Golden Pavilion.' It represents the pinnacle of Japanese aesthetic beauty. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, it is Kyoto's most visited temple with over 2 million annual visitors.