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Best Shrines in Japan

photo of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Kyushu | Fukuoka | Dazaifu

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

A Shinto Shrine dedicated to Sugawara Michizane who was associated to Tenjin, the god of education

photo of Takachiho Shrine

Kyushu | Miyazaki | Takachiho

Takachiho Shrine

The venue for Yokagura performances most famous for the story of Amaterasu hiding in a cave causing worldwide darkness from Japanese Mythology.

photo of Amano-iwato Shrine

Kyushu | Miyazaki | Takachiho

Amano-iwato Shrine

A power spot by the Iwato River close to the cave associated in Japanese Shinto mythology where Amaterasu hid from her brother Susanoo.

photo of Nagasaki Confucius Shrine

Kyushu | Nagasaki | Nagasaki

Nagasaki Confucius Shrine

The most famous Confucius Shrine located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan constructed by the Chinese residents of the area.

photo of Usa Shrine

Kyushu | Oita | Kunisaki Peninsula

Usa Shrine

The head shrine among 40,000 branches dedicated to the Shinto God Hachiman located in Oita Prefecture, Japan.