Fushimi Inari Taisha

A collection of temples and shrines including Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Ryoan-ji, encompassing the UNESCO World Heritage 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.' They embody the aesthetic and historical essence of Japan's thousand-year imperial capital.

The head shrine of Inari worship located in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto. Famous worldwide for its approximately 2,900 vermillion torii gates covering Inari Mountain. Founded in 711, it is among Japan's oldest shrines. Attracting approximately 2.7 million visitors annually, it is one of Japan's premier tourist destinations.

A collection of temples and shrines including Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Ryoan-ji, encompassing the UNESCO World Heritage 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.' They embody the aesthetic and historical essence of Japan's thousand-year imperial capital.

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 shrine on Miyajima Island in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture. Famous for its iconic vermillion torii gate standing in the sea, whose appearance changes dramatically with tides. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, it is one of Japan's most recognizable shrines. Attracts approximately 3 million visitors annually.

A Rinzai Zen temple officially named Rokuon-ji, located in Kyoto. The three-story pavilion is entirely covered in gold leaf, creating a stunning appearance. Built in 1397 by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Its golden reflection in the Mirror Pond is iconic in Japanese cultural representation worldwide.