December 2025

Yamauchi Jinja, dedicated to the Yamauchi family who laid the foundation of Tosa — A sacred place where the quiet support of a wife and the turmoil of the Bakumatsu period intersect.

Basic Information Location: 2-4-65 Takajomachi, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture Enshrined kami: Lord Yamanouchi Kazutoyo, the...

Kumano Taisha, Ichinomiya of Izumo Province: The ‘Japan’s First’ Legend Resting in the Hall of Fire, and Its Mysterious Lord-Vassal Connection with Izumo Taisha

“Kumano Taisha” is a jinja located on the banks of the Iu River in Matsue...

Nestled on the Shores of Lake Biwa: “The Guardian Deity of Children” — The History and Mysteries of Ōkuninushi Jinja in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture

Located on the western shore of Lake Biwa in Shinasahicho Aiba, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture,...

Uncovering ‘Kitaro’s House’ and Ancient Memories in Chofu’s Grove: A Deep Dive into the Mysteries and Allure of Fudaten Jinja

In Chofu City, Tokyo, after passing through the bustling shopping street in front of the...

Hottsu Jinja: Where Aizu’s Guardian Kami Sleeps – The Legend of Hoshina Masayuki, the Esteemed Lord Most Trusted by Tokugawa Iemitsu, and the Mystery of the Giant Turtle Stone

Basic Information Location: Minayama 3, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture Enshrined Kami: Hoshina Masayuki-ko (Hanitsu Reijin)...

Morioka Hachimangu, the guardian deity of Morioka. We delve into the mystery and charm of this location, which, with its eighteen enshrined jinja, has earned it the nickname of a shrine theme park.

Morioka Hachimangu, located in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, is known as the ‘face of Morioka’...

Shiga, Takashima’s Mystery Spot! The ‘Jindai Moji’ and the Legend of the Mighty Girl at Ankan Jinja

Azumigawa-cho Miosato (Miozato) in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, nestled on the west side of Lake...

Nuna-mae Jinja: An ancient shrine alive with the history and faith of Tomo-no-ura

Nunakuma Jinja, nestled in the scenic Tomonoura district of Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is a...

Tsukubasan Jinja: The Mystique of a Sacred Peak Where Kami Dwell

Mount Tsukuba, revered since ancient times as a sacred mountain, is often called “Mount Fuji...

Kunosan Toshogu: Where Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu is enshrined, and the magnificent origin of the “Gongen-zukuri” architectural style.

Kunozan Toshogu jinja, located in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City, is a sacred site that can...