Hot Shrines

Samukawa Shrine is an ancient shrine that protects the Kanto region and is uniquely worshipped as the guardian deity of all directions. It has a history of about 1600 years and is known as the Ichinomiya of Sagami Province, famous for its blessings of safety from all directions and warding off calamities.

Kanda Myojin, located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, was founded in 730 AD by the Izumo clan's Makanda no Omi. It served as the Edo general protector shrine during the Edo period and was relocated to its current site in 1616. Despite being destroyed by fire during the war, it was rebuilt and continues to be a revered site. Kanda Myojin is worshipped for good luck in matchmaking and business prosperity, with deities including Okuninushi no Mikoto, Ebisu, and Taira no Masakado. Historically, it played a significant role in victory prayers for the Battle of Sekigahara and as the guardian of the Edo Castle's northeast gate. The shrine's grounds feature cultural properties such as iron water basins and power stones.

Ushijima Shrine, built in 860, is a historic shrine dedicated to three deities. It features a rare three-wheeled torii gate and cow statues, popular for health and matchmaking prayers. Night illumination is also beautiful.

Hachiman Asami Shrine was founded by Ootomo Yoshinao, with its worship based on the enshrinement of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu. After the war, it was enshrined together with Onsen Jinja and is worshiped as the overall tutelary shrine of Beppu Onsen.

Koushi Shrine is located in Mudan Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan. It was abandoned after World War II but was rebuilt in 2015 through local efforts and support from Japanese priests. The shrine combines Puyuma tribal traditions with Shinto rituals, worshipping war dead and ancestors.