Atago Shrine Fire Deity Pilgrimage

A nationwide faith devoted to Inari Kami, deity of grain and commerce. Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto serves as the principal shrine with approximately 30,000 branch shrines across Japan. Famous for its iconic vermillion torii gate tunnel, it represents quintessential Japanese tourism. Organized during the Edo period through Inari-ko groups, it now receives over 9 million annual visitors—Japan's most visited shrine.

A nocturnal pilgrimage program at Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto. Thousands of torii gates illuminated by moonlight create a phantasmagorical environment. Avoiding daytime crowds, visitors experience the ancient tradition of nighttime pilgrimage. Offers a special sacred experience exploring the essence of Inari faith (commercial prosperity prayers) and the depth of fox worship in silence.

Pilgrimage to Ise Grand Shrine became a massive popular phenomenon in the Edo period with the saying 'once in a lifetime, visit Ise.' Including the Okagehyokocho street food culture and famous Akafuku mochi, it remains a spiritual travel touchstone for Japanese people today.

A sacred site of mountain worship comprising Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan, and Mount Yudono. With over 1,400 years of history as a training ground for Shugendo asceticism, the mountain monks in white robes and their austere practices preserve Japan's mountain ascetic traditions.

One of Japan's oldest pilgrimage circuits, visiting 33 Kannon sacred sites mainly across the Kinki region. Said to have been established in 718, it is known alongside the Shikoku Pilgrimage as one of Japan's two great pilgrimage routes. It was designated a Japan Heritage in 2019.

Japan's oldest pilgrimage route visiting 33 Kannon temples across Kansai. Designated as Japan Heritage in 2019, it has gained popularity among young people alongside the goshuin stamp boom.

A successful anime pilgrimage case as the setting of 'Girls und Panzer.' Character panels line shopping streets, making it a model case of anime tourism revitalizing regional economies.