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Motoise Kono Shrine

Motoise Kono Shrine

京都府宮津市字大垣430

A historic shrine known as the original Ise Shrine, where Amaterasu Omikami and Toyouke Omikami were said to have been moved from this land to Ise. It became the first shrine of Tango in the Nara period and was designated as a Myojin Taisha in the Heian period. The shrine houses national treasures and important cultural properties, with deep mythological and historical significance.

Futenma Shrine

Futenma Shrine

沖縄県宜野湾市普天間1−27−10

Futenma Shrine is a shrine located in Futenma, Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture. It is also the only shrine in Ginowan City. The current official name of the shrine is Futenma Shrine, but it is often written by its former name, "Futenma Shrine." It is also known as Futenma Gongen. It is commonly called Futenma Jingu Shrine. It is one of the eight Ryukyu shrines.

Kamigamo Shrine

Kamigamo Shrine

京都府京都市北区上賀茂本山339

Kamigamo Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto and is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It enshrines Kamowakeikazuchi-no-mikoto and is famous for the Aoi Festival. The shrine features important cultural properties and beautiful gardens.

Yasukuni Shrine

Yasukuni Shrine

東京都千代田区九段北3-1-1

Yasukuni Shrine, established in 1869, is a shrine dedicated to war dead. It features a grand torii gate, historical museum, and is famous for cherry blossoms, hosting many festivals and events.

Kifune Shrine

Kifune Shrine

京都府京都市左京区鞍馬貴船町180

Kifune Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to the water god, historically known for rain prayers and rain stopping rituals. It is also famous for matchmaking and good luck, with mineral-rich mountain water and water fortune slips.