Shrines are a place to worship for the god of Shintoism, which is originated in Japan. There are a great number of shrines (over eighty thousand) in Japan with their symbols Torii gates located at the entrance. Some shrines hold seasonal festivals and people can enjoy Japanese traditional cultures such as Mikoshi floats and food stalls around them.

BEST SHRINES IN JAPAN

15 Best Shrines in Japan

BEST SHRINES IN KYOTO

Fushimi Inari Taisha: Kyoto’s Most Visited Shrine
Heian Shrine: Kyoto’s Best Weeping Cherry Blossom Spot

MUST-VISIT SHRINES IN JAPAN

Meiji Jingu: Most Popular Landmark in Harajuku
Itsukushima Shrine: The Floating Icon of Japan
Chureito Pagoda: The Best View Point of Mt Fuji
Sumiyoshi Taisha: One of Japan’s oldest Shinto Shrines
Kasuga Taisha Shrine: a World Heritage Shinto Shrine in Nara

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