The shrine has descended in the era of Emperor Jinmu Located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kamomioyajin Shrine, commonly known as Shimogamo Shrine, is a tourist attraction surrounded by nature-filled forests in the city center of Kyoto. It is also registered as one of the world heritage "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto". Woods of Tadasu no Mori extend to the precinct, and the … [Read more...] about Shimogamo-Jinja Shrine, Kyoto
Shrines and temples
Sanbutsu-ji Nageire-do (Thrown-in Temple), Tottori
“Historical Mystery” and “Miracle Landscape” It stands in the gap between the rocks with a wonderful balance, and when you look at the figure, everyone is overwhelmed by "Who and how did you build it in such a place?" It is also known as “historical mystery” and “miracle landscape”. Mount Mitoku has long prospered as a sacred place for mountain worship. A long time ago, it … [Read more...] about Sanbutsu-ji Nageire-do (Thrown-in Temple), Tottori
Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Tochigi
Gorgeous and precise art work Speaking of Nikko in Tochigi, "Nikko Toshogu" comes to mind first. In fact, there are other historical shrines and temples such as Nikko Futarasan Shrine and Nikko Sanrinnoji Temple. Together, these three were registered as World Heritage Sites in 1999. Nikko Toshogu Shrine was built in 1636 by Iemitsu TOKUGAWA, 3rd Tokugawa Shogun, to worship … [Read more...] about Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Tochigi
Koyasan Okunoin, Wakayama
An avenue of cryptomerias rises on both sides of the approach, and when you enter it, you will feel as if you were in a different world. That is Koyasan (Mount Koya). Koyasan is included in the World Heritage Site as “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range”. "The whole mountain is a religious city" and it is a special area like no other in Japan. It is … [Read more...] about Koyasan Okunoin, Wakayama
Atagojinja Shrine, Kyoto
"Atago Jinja Shrine" is located at the top of Mount Atago at an altitude of 924 meters, located northwest of Kyoto city in Kyoto. It is a famous spot visited by climbers and worshipers from all over Japan. An amulet of "charm against fire" that you can get at Atago Jinja Shrine is said to protect people from fires by sticking it to your home kitchen or kitchen of a restaurant. … [Read more...] about Atagojinja Shrine, Kyoto
Togakushi Jinja Shrine, Nagano
Togakushi district, about an hour's drive from Nagano city, Nagano prefecture. A mountainous area that developed as a village of "shugendo" (Japanese mountain asceticism-shamanism incorporating Shinto and Buddhist concepts), centering on Togakushi mountain, which is said to have been flying from the Japanese myth "Ama no Iwato" (huge rock). Togakushi has a long history and … [Read more...] about Togakushi Jinja Shrine, Nagano
Misogi-jinja Nogaku-den (Misogi Shrine Noh theater), Yamanashi
In the large grounds of Misogi-jinja Shrine, the beautiful forest of trees in Yamanashi Prefecture spreads out and you will be delighted by the harmony with the dignified shrine. In addition, you can feel the power of washing your soul just by standing for a while. Misogi-jinja Shrine is famous as a shrine with the only Main Shrine of Ancient Shinto in Japan. It is said that … [Read more...] about Misogi-jinja Nogaku-den (Misogi Shrine Noh theater), Yamanashi
Kodai-ji (Kodai Zen Temple), Kyoto
There is another large temple in the Kyoto Higashiyama area, famous for Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine. “Kodaiji” is close to the Kiyomizu-dera approach and there are many guides, so you may have heard of the name. The garden is also wonderful, and it has become a scenic spot where the name appears in the cherry blossoms and autumn leaves season. The garden and surroundings … [Read more...] about Kodai-ji (Kodai Zen Temple), Kyoto
Imamiya Jinja Shrine, Kyoto
Imamiya Jinja Shrine was founded in 994 in the Heian period. It begins with "Murasakino Goryoe" (a religious service held to propitiate a departed soul) in order to subdue the epidemic of plague believed to be the resentment of the Spirit. It is now called “Tamanokoshi Shrine” (marry into a wealthy family) from the episode of Keishoin (the mother of Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, the … [Read more...] about Imamiya Jinja Shrine, Kyoto
Sefa Utaki (Holiest Sites), Okinawa
In Okinawa, there are many sacred places, “Utaki”, where rituals are held for gods and ancestors. One of them is the world heritage "Sefa Utaki" (Holiest Sites on Okinawa) in Nanjo City. What kind of place is the sacred place "Sefa Utaki" that is worshiped by many people today? "Sefa Utaki" is located in Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture, about 45 minutes by car from Naha … [Read more...] about Sefa Utaki (Holiest Sites), Okinawa