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Popular Shrines & Temples
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Tokyo
Fushimi Inari Taisha (Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine)
Kyoto
清水寺
Kyoto
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion Temple)
Kyoto
Meiji Jingu (Meiji Grand Shrine)
Tokyo
Dazaifu Tenmangu (Dazaifu Tenman Grand Shrine)
Fukuoka
Itsukushima Shrine
Hiroshima
Nikko Tosho-gu (Nikko Eastern Grand Shrine)
Tochigi
Kotohoku-gu (Ise Jingu Naiku)
Mie
Yasaka Shrine
Kyoto
Izumo Taisha (Izumo Grand Shrine)
Shimane
Kotokuin Temple (Kamakura Daibutsu-den)
Kanagawa
Featured Articles
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GuideTop 30 Power Spots in Japan for 2026 — Mountains, Waterfalls, Giant Trees, and Shrines
Mount Fuji, Nachi Falls, Mt. Mimuro, and the sacred site of Saitama. Japan's power spots began as 'sacred sites without shrine buildings.' We introduce 30 locations across six regions, from Hokkaido to Okinawa, featuring mountains, waterfalls, giant trees, and the shrines that enshrine them.
Seasonal Feature17 Temples and Shrines to Visit During the 2026 Obon Festival — Welcoming and Sending Off Spirits with Light
From Todaiji's Myriad Lanterns to Koyasan's 100,000 candles and the Great Character Fire at Hiraizumi. Discover 17 locations across Japan, from Hokkaido to Kyushu, where Obon memorial services and summer festivals peak in August, complete with specific dates.
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Top 10 Shrines and Temples for Warding Off Misfortune (Yakuyoke) and Purification
A curated selection of shrines and temples across Japan renowned for prayers to ward off misfortune and disasters. Featuring Kawasaki Daishi, Nishiarai Daishi, Samukawa Shrine, Iwashimizu Hachimangu, Kadomari Yakushin, and Oyashima Shrine, this guide covers their history and key points for worship.
Classic Pilgrimage Routes
View all →Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage (Ohenro)
Shikoku (Tokushima, Kochi, Ehime, Kagawa)
Ohenro is Japan's representative pilgrimage, involving a journey to 88 sacred sites associated with Kobo Daishi (Kukai). Pilgrims travel through the four prefectures of Shikoku, covering a total distance of approximately 1,400 km from No. 1 to No. 88, aiming to achieve Mangen (the completion of the pilgrimage).
Nihonbashi Shichifukujin Pilgrimage
Tokyo, Nihonbashi
A Shichifukujin (the Seven Lucky Gods) pilgrimage visiting eight shrines scattered throughout the Nihonbashi downtown area. All locations are within walking distance, making this one of Tokyo's classic routes where you can receive blessings in about two hours. It can be completed on foot starting from the nearby Nihonbashi Station.
Kanazawa Gosha Pilgrimage
Ishikawa, Kanazawa
A course visiting the "Kanazawa Gosha," the five representative ancient shrines of Kanazawa, a castle town of the Kaga Domain's one million koku. You can visit these historic shrines, known for their traditions of warding off evil and misfortune, while enjoying the local townscapes.
Miyako Shichifukujin Meguri
Kyoto
A pilgrimage to seven shrines and temples in Kyoto, considered the oldest Shichifukujin (the Seven Lucky Gods) route in Japan. Starting with the World Heritage site Tōji (Tōji Temple) and featuring other famous temples, this is a quintessential Kyoto pilgrimage popular for collecting Gōhōin (sacred seals) during the New Year.
Ways to Explore
Power Spots
Explore sacred and natural power spots across Japan by region
Festivals & Events
Annual events at shrines and temples, from Hatsumode to grand festivals
Almanac Calendar
Find auspicious days to visit from the Japanese almanac (Rokuyo)
Worship Etiquette
How to pass through a torii gate and the two-bow, two-clap, one-bow ritual
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Kaminavi helps travelers discover shrines and temples across Japan by map, blessings, and reviews, and plan the perfect visit — with festival calendars and classic pilgrimage routes.
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