Nogi Shrine, quietly located in Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture, is a historic shrine dedicated to General Kisuke Nogi and his wife, who are known as heroes of the Meiji era. The shrine, which was built on the site where the general, who was famous for his success in the Russo-Japanese War and his loyalty to Emperor Meiji, actually worked as a farmer, is also...
Takio Shrine, located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, is a hidden power spot that has long been worshipped as a separate shrine of Futaarayama Shrine. In contrast to the bustling Nikko Toshogu Shrine, this quiet sanctuary nestled in a deep forest welcomes visitors with numerous attractions such as a torii gate for testing one’s luck, a bamboo branch for matchmaking, and a 300-year-old sacred...
Taiheizan Shrine, located atop Mt. Taiheizan, 341 meters above sea level in Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture, is a historic shrine with a history of approximately 1,200 years. 1,000 stone steps lead up to the shrine, and the shrine continues to be loved by many visitors for its beautiful nature in each season and the magnificent view of the Kanto Plain. Outline and basic information...
Ashikaga Orihime Shrine, located halfway up Mount Orihime in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, is loved by many worshippers as a god of marriage. The shrine is recognized as a sacred place for lovers and a heritage site of night views in Japan. Ashikaga Orihime Shrine Overview and Basic Information Ashikaga Orihime Shrine is well known as a representative shrine of Ashikaga City, which has...
Shirajabenzaiten, located in a residential area of Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture, is a shrine of great spirituality known throughout Japan for its waterfall for washing money. The shrine is a unique blend of the legend of the white snake from the Muromachi period (1333-1573) and the belief in Benzaiten, and attracts many worshippers who wish to increase their financial fortune and prosper in their...
Located on the border between Nakagawa-cho, Nasugun, Tochigi Prefecture and Hitachi-Omiya City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Washiko Yamagami Shrine is one of the few shrines in Japan that sits on top of a 470 meter-high mountain. The prefectural border runs through the center of the shrine grounds, and this sacred place, popularly known as “Owl Shrine,” is crowded with many worshippers who wish for good fortune...
Nikko Futaarasan Shrine, which constitutes the World Heritage Site “Shrines and Temples of Nikko,” is a venerable old shrine with a history of over 1,200 years. Nantai, and has been loved by many worshippers for its blessings of matchmaking and good fortune. Overview and basic information about Nikko Futaarasan Shrine Nikko Futaarasan Shrine is located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, and is known as...
Nikko Toshogu Shrine, enshrining Ieyasu Tokugawa, is one of the most famous shrines in Japan and attracts many worshippers from around the world. The shrine pavilions, with their gorgeous decorations and exquisite carvings, are works of art that showcase the best of Edo period craftsmanship. From the well-known masterpieces such as the Yomeimon Gate, the Sleeping Cat, and the Three Monkeys to its charm...
Koyurugi Shrine, located on Koyurugi Cape in Koshigoe, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a historic shrine founded by Moritsuna Sasaki, a military commander in the Genpei War. It is known as the old shrine where Nitta Yoshisada prayed for victory during his invasion of Kamakura. The observatory at the back of the shrine grounds offers a magnificent view of Enoshima Island and Sagami Bay....
Ushioda Shrine, located in Ushioda-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama City, has an old history that originates in the legend of Yamatotakeru no Mikoto’s expedition to the east. In 1920, the Sugiyama Shrine in Higashi Ushioda-mura and the Mitake Shrine in Nishi Ushioda-mura were merged to form the present shrine, which is well known as the general guardian of the community. It is also known as one...
