Akagi Shrine

Akagi Shrine

by | Jul 29, 2022

Akagi Shrine is said to be visited by many women as one of its deities, ‘Akagi Hime-no-Mikoto grants women’s wishes! The shrine was said to be established in the 1300s and is situated at the foothills of Mount Akagi. It is a very quiet and intimate place to go to...
Yasukuni Shrine

Yasukuni Shrine

by | Jul 27, 2022

Originally, Yasukuni Shrine was called Shokonsha, which was established during the Meji era (1869). However, after a decade it was renamed to the beloved Shrine we know today, Yasukuni Shrine. Currently, more than 2,466,000 divinities are enshrined here, they are said...
Nezu Shrine

Nezu Shrine

by | Jul 27, 2022

Nezu Shrine is one of Japan’s oldest shrines. It is surrounded by luscious greenery with beautiful natural settings. The contrast between the trees and the tunnel of torii gates is so picturesque and reflects Japanese culture in all its age and beauty. Nearly all of...
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

by | Jul 25, 2022

Hikawa Shrine is a shrine that is worshipped as the guardian of Kawagoe. The current main shrine, which was built in 1842, has an elaborate sculpture called Edo carving and is designated as an important cultural property of the prefecture. The five deities enshrined...
Kawagoe Kumano shrine 

Kawagoe Kumano shrine 

by | Jul 25, 2022

Kawagoe Kumano shrine is a small shrine of the god of love, health, and luck. A huge number of people come here every year to pray for their wishes and love to come true.  There are quite a few unique activities you can do here at this shrine. On the approach to...