Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine

An ancient shrine in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture dedicated to Okuninushi. Recorded in Japan's oldest historical text, the Kojiki. Features distinctive shrine architecture among Japan's largest. Particularly crowded during 'Kamiari month' (old calendar October) when deities from all over Japan gather. Attracts approximately 6 million visitors annually.

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.