Izumo Taisha

A grand shrine complex in Ise, Mie Prefecture, consisting of the Inner Shrine dedicated to Amaterasu and the Outer Shrine dedicated to Toyouke. Considered the highest shrine in Shintoism, its Shikinen Sengu (20-year reconstruction ceremony) is Japan's most significant Shinto ritual. The nation's holiest site, attracting approximately 6 million pilgrims annually.

One of Japan's oldest shrines, visited by worshippers from across the country as the deity of matchmaking. Distinctive for its massive shimenawa rope and unique two-bow, four-clap, one-bow prayer etiquette, it is believed that all the gods of Japan gather here in the tenth lunar month.

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.

A shrine in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Edo Shogunate. Constructed in 1617, it exemplifies elaborate Japanese architectural design. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, it features famous structures including a five-story pagoda, the ornate Yomeimon Gate, and the sleeping cat carving.

A shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo, enshrining Emperor Meiji, founded in 1920. Located in virgin forest, offering a sacred space removed from urban hustle. Approximately 3 million visitors annually, one of Japan's most important shrines. Highest number of New Year visitors in Japan.

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.

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.