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貴船神社

Kuramakibunechō, Kyoto · 貴船神社 · 180 Kuramakibunechō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 601-1112, Japan

Intimate Shinto shrine with a verdant mountainside setting, reached by a lantern-lined path.

太宰府天満宮

7, Dazaifu · 太宰府天満宮 · 4-chōme-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu, Fukuoka 818-0117, Japan

Popular Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of learning, with a museum & gardens of plum trees.

柴又帝釈天

10, Katsushika City · 柴又帝釈天 · 7-chōme-10-3 Shibamata, Katsushika City, Tokyo 125-0052, Japan

Restored 17th-century temple with elaborate wood carvings depicting Buddha’s life & teachings.

代々木八幡宮

1, Shibuya · 代々木八幡宮 · 5-chōme-1-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0053, Japan

Peaceful Shinto shrine dating back to 1212 with carvings & statues in a leafy park setting.

花園神社

17, Shinjuku City · 花園神社 · 5-chōme-17-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan

Compact Edo-period Shinto shrine known for its serene atmosphere & yearly festivals.

伊勢神宮

7, Ise · 伊勢神宮 · 1 Chome-7 Iwabuchi, Ise, Mie 516-0037, Japan

東京大神宮

4, Chiyoda City · 東京大神宮 · 2-chōme-4-1 Fujimi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-0071, Japan

Bustling, 19th-century Shinto shrine said to bring romantic good fortune to worshippers.

小網神社

16, Chuo City · 小網神社 · 16-23 Nihonbashikoamichō, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0016, Japan

Wooden carvings of 2 dragons in a shrine that survived the firebombing of Tokyo in World War II.