Power Spots
From shrines and temples to nature and sacred sites â a curated guide to Japan's most notable power spots.
Type
FukuokaIwakura (Sacred Rock)
Okinoshima (Munakata Taisha Okitsumiya)
The entire island is considered a Goshintai (sacred body of the deity). It is a World Heritage site and a sanctuary of ancient rituals where landing by the general public is prohibited.
PurificationBetter fortuneWishes granted
KagoshimaIwakura (Sacred Rock)
Kamafuta Jinja (Imatate Hyoshu Jinja)
A coastal shrine on the Satsuma Peninsula overlooking Mount Kaimon, famous for a unique worship ritual where visitors carry a pot lid on their heads from the torii gate to the main hall (honden).
Luck in competitionWarding off misfortuneWishes granted
Coverage is expanding gradually starting with major power spots. Please check official sources before visiting, as details may change.