Shinran Sage Birthplace Pilgrimage

Collective name for three major shrines: Kumano Hongu, Kumano Hayatama, and Kumano Nachi. Since ancient times, imperial and noble families made pilgrimages here. Connected to Pure Land Buddhism beliefs, this 1000-year pilgrimage tradition remains central to modern pilgrimage tourism. The pilgrimage routes to each shrine are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

A distinctive nocturnal pilgrimage tradition at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, the center of Inari worship. Lantern-lit passages through thousands of torii gates create a sacred atmosphere distinct from daytime visits. Continuing since the Edo period, nighttime pilgrims experience the merging of fox-fire legends with living faith traditions, offering spiritual encounters unique to darkness-embraced worship.

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.

Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto features approximately 5,000 vermillion torii gates covering mountain paths, creating a sacred passage. As the head shrine of Inari faith for prosperity in commerce, it attracts pilgrims nationwide. Night pilgrimage under lantern-lit torii creates an ethereal landscape, functioning as an entrance to Japan's spiritual world. Continuing from the Edo period, it welcomes over 1 million visitors monthly.

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.