Must See Shrines in Honshu
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Meiji Shrine
Historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken featuring traditional Japanese architecture and a large forested area.
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Yasaka Shrine
Yasaka Shrine is one of the Kanpei-taisha, which means that it is highly supported by the government. Its history dates back to 656.
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Asakusa Shrine
Also called Sanja-sama, after the three fishermen it is dedicated to, this shrine enjoys lasting popularity among the tourists and locals…
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Kasuga Grand Shrine
Founded in the 8th century, this Shinto shrine is easily recognizable for its bright red color and numerous bronze and stone lanterns…
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Osaka Tenmangu Shrine (Ōsaka Tenmangū)
Founded in the 10th century, this is the most famous Tenjin shrine in Japan.
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Yasukuni Shrine
Founded in 1869, this Shinto shrine is devoted to those who died in wars in the 19th and 20th century.
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Tōshō-gū shrine
Nikkō Tōshō-gū is a Tōshō-gū Shinto shrine located in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
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Tokyo-daijingu
This Shinto shrine (called Tokyo daijingu by the locals) is wildly popular with the Japanese, who come here to pray for happiness in…
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Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine
Kumano Hayatama Taisha is a Shinto shrine located in Shingu, Wakayama Prefecture, on the shores of the Kumanogawa in the Kii Peninsula of…
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Niutsuhime-jinja Shrine
Supposedly founded before the 9th century, this UNESCO site is one of the oldest shrines in the region.
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Tamaki Jinja
Situated near the top of Mt Tamaki, this hidden shrine is well worth the hike for its historical atmosphere, spectacular views of the…
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Tours & Activities
Bestseller 4.9 (210) Tokyo: Asakusa Sightseeing Tour by Rickshaw
Bestseller 4.5 (1.3k) Tokyo: Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall Tour
4.9 (350) Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shinto & Imperial System
4.9 (302) Tokyo: Meiji Jingu Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour
4.7 (13) Tokyo Pop Culture & Tradition Tour: Meiji Shrine to Harajuku
5.0 (5) Tokyo: Harajuku Meiji Shrine Guided Tour-Discover Shinto
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