Hokkaido Jingu Tongu (北海道神宮頓宮)
Shrine · Hokkaido
Located in the heart of Sapporo, Hokkaido Jingu Tongu is one of Japan's oldest and most revered Shinto shrines. Established in 1869 by Emperor Meiji, it was originally built as a substitute for the original Tsukanosato Shrine on the island of Hokkaido. The shrine is dedicated to the worship of Amaterasu Omikami, the Shinto sun goddess, as well as Otohime, the sea god. Visitors can explore the shrine's beautiful gardens and tranquil atmosphere, which offer a serene escape from the bustling city.
上目黒氷川神社
Shrine · Tokyo
Located in the heart of Tokyo, above a river and near Mount Fuji's iconic shadow, the Above-Meiji-Jingumae-Ichi-no-Tsukai Shrine is a lesser-known Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the kami of snow, frost, and purification. The shrine is believed to have been established during the Edo period, with its origins tracing back to a nearby Onigashima (ghost island) where the spirit of the sea was revered by local fishermen.
Iseyama Kotai Jingu (伊勢山皇大神宮)
Shrine · Kanagawa
Iseyama Kotai Jingu is a prominent Shinto shrine in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon. Often called the 'Ise of Kanto,' this shrine serves as a spiritual center for the region and holds special significance as a branch shrine of the Grand Shrine of Ise. The shrine sits on elevated grounds offering views of Yokohama and serves as an important place of worship for locals and visitors seeking blessings and spiritu