Ise Grand Shrine

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 shrine located on Miyajima Island in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture. Its defining feature is a marine sanctuary structure assuming its current form in the 12th century. The iconic torii gate stands 16 meters high—at high tide pilgrims walk around its base, while at low tide they approach on foot. Famous as one of Japan's Three Great Views, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The autumn Kengengaku festival features musicians on boats circumnavigating the shrine. With over three million annual pilgrims, it ranks among Japan's most internationally recognized maritime structures.

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.