Most reviewed Shrines in Japan

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Japan through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 559 places from Shrine category.

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Izumo Taisha image
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Izumo Taisha
Shinto shrine
Iconic, multibuilding shrine complex & museum featuring artworks, festivals & more.
4.60 (26.3K reviews)
Kanda Shrine image
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Kanda Shrine
Shinto shrine
Venerable Shinto shrine moved to its current locale in 1616, with vibrant vermilion & gold coloring.
4.40 (21K reviews)
Atsuta Jingu image
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Atsuta Jingu
Shinto shrine
This revered shrine surrounded by cypress trees contains a sacred sword & has artifacts on display.
4.50 (17K reviews)
Hie Shrine image
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Hie Shrine
Shinto shrine
Complex of Shinto shrines & gardens holding several auspicious annual festivals & events.
4.40 (10.5K reviews)
Kirishima Jingu image
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Kirishima Jingu
Shinto shrine
Shinto shrine set within dense forest, featuring lacquered columns & traditional architecture.
4.50 (10.1K reviews)
Yahiko Shrine image
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Yahiko Shrine
Shinto shrine
Centuries-old Shinto shrine complex inside a forest in the foothills of Mount Yahiko.
4.40 (8.2K reviews)
Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Jinja image
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Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Jinja
Shinto shrine
Founded in 473 BCE, this Shinto shrine sits in a park with numerous cherry trees, a zoo & museum.
4.40 (7.8K reviews)
Munakata Shrine image
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Munakata Shrine
Shinto shrine
Large Shinto shrine complex devoted to 3 deities, with a path leading to a sacred ceremonial site.
4.40 (7.1K reviews)
Izanagi Shrine image
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Izanagi Shrine
Shinto shrine
This prominent, traditional place of worship honors Shinto spirits Izanagi & Izanami.
4.30 (5.1K reviews)
Nikko Futarasan jinja Haiden image
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Nikko Futarasan jinja Haiden
Shinto shrine
Mountain-top Shinto shrine with precinct & gardens, dating from the 8th century.
4.30 (4.1K reviews)
Aoshima Shrine image
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Aoshima Shrine
Shinto shrine
Quaint Shinto shrine on a small, lush island featuring an ornate Buddhist goddess statue.
4.30 (3.2K reviews)
Yohashira-jinja Shrine image
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Yohashira-jinja Shrine
Shinto shrine
Small traditional religious shrine & popular destination for viewing colorful autumn foliage.
4.20 (3.2K reviews)
Sakatsura Isozaki Shrine image
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Sakatsura Isozaki Shrine
Shinto shrine
A tree-shaded path leads to this health-focused, sacred Shinto site with a lucky turtle statue.
4.30 (3.1K reviews)
Kabushima Shrine image
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Kabushima Shrine
Shinto shrine
Picturesque Buddhist shrine to the goddess Benzaiten that was reconstructed after a 2015 fire.
4.20 (3K reviews)
Awa Shrine image
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Awa Shrine
Shinto shrine
About 200 sakura cherry trees lead the way to this Shinto shrine surrounded by lush & ample grounds.
4.40 (2.7K reviews)
Inaba Shrine image
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Inaba Shrine
Shinto shrine
Centuries-old Shinto shrine in a peaceful complex amid maple trees, with views of Gifu city.
4.40 (2.3K reviews)
Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine image
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Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine
Shinto shrine
Peaceful Shinto shrine dating back to 1212 with carvings & statues in a leafy park setting.
4.40 (2.3K reviews)
Iwakiyama-jinja Shrine image
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Iwakiyama-jinja Shrine
Shinto shrine
Hilltop temple with imposing torii gates, ornate wooden carvings & views over surrounding fields.
4.50 (2.1K reviews)
Keta Grand Shrine image
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Keta Grand Shrine
Shinto shrine
Sprawling & time-honored Shinto shrine complex dedicated to romance & encircled by a sacred forest.
4.20 (2.1K reviews)
Shiba Daijingū image
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Shiba Daijingū
Shinto shrine
Restored Shinto site founded in 1005, with woodblock art & a renowned yearly festival.
4.20 (2.1K reviews)
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