Power Spots
From shrines and temples to nature and sacred sites โ a curated guide to Japan's most notable power spots.
Katori Jingu (Katori Grand Shrine)
The head shrine of all Katori shrines across Japan. This is an ancient shrine enshrining the deity of military fortune, Futsunushi no Okami.
Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Jinja (Hikawa Shrine)
The chief guardian shrine of Musashi Province with over 2,400 years of history. It is the origin of the place name "Omiya".
Meiji Jingu (Meiji Grand Shrine)
A Grand Shrine nestled in a forest in the heart of the city, enshrining Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.
Nikko Toshogu (Nikko Toshogu Shrine)
A magnificent Grand Shrine and UNESCO World Heritage site dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Enoshima Jinja (Enoshima Shrine)
One of the three major Benzaiten (deities of music, wealth, and knowledge) in Japan, located on Enoshima. It is an island of matchmaking where three goddesses reside.
Haruna Jinja (Haruna Shrine)
A famous shrine on Mount Haruna that preserves the legacy of Shugendo (ascetic mountain worship), featuring a path lined with unique rock formations and waterfalls, as well as the Osugata Iwa.
Kashima Jingu (Kashima Grand Shrine)
The head shrine of all Kashima shrines across Japan, enshrining the deity of nation-building and martial arts, Takemikazuchi no Okami.
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