2026

The legend of the ‘Youngest Son’ slumbering in the deep forests of Funabashi — Exploring the mysteries and charms of Kowagama Hachioji Jinja

Basic Information Name: Hachioji Jinja (Hachioji Shrine) Location: 161 Kowagama-cho, Funabashi-shi, Chiba Prefecture Main kami...

National Treasure Kamosu Jinja: Discover “Japan’s oldest” shrine building, predating Izumo Taisha, and the legend of the cloud that flew across the sky.

Basic Information Name: Kamosu Jinja Shrine (Kamosu Jinja) Location: 563 Oba-cho, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture...

Kodama Jinja (Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture) — Dedicated to Kodama Gentarō, a hero of the Russo-Japanese War, this jinja is celebrated as “The Sacred Site of a Brilliant Strategist.”

Basic Information Location: 1-4 Kodama-cho, Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Enshrined Kami: Kodama Gentaro no mikoto...

Exploring Hoshida Jinja Shrine in Katano, Osaka: A Legend of Falling Stars Transcending 1200 Years, and a ‘Your Name.’ (Kimi no Na wa.) Sacred Site?

Katano City (Katano-shi), Osaka Prefecture. Those who associate this place name with “stars” are likely...

Guardian Deity of the Head and Neck! Discover the captivating legend of the snake and the mysterious divine blessings at Nōten Ōkami, a secluded sanctuary nestled in Yoshino.

Nara Prefecture’s Mount Yoshino is home to Nouten Daijin, one of the sub-temples of Kinpusen-ji...

A Golden Carpet and 44 Pillars Weaving Heian Beauty: The Mystery and Allure of Kitakata’s Shingu Kumano Jinja

In Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, a place known for its traditional storehouses (kura), stands a...

The Enigmatic Depths and Charms of Dazaifu Tenmangu: An 1100-Year History Where Vengeful Spirits and Modern Architecture Intersect

Dazaifu Tenmangu jinja, enshrined in Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, attracts approximately 10 million worshippers annually....

Aramatsuri-no-Miya: The Most Powerful Auxiliary Shrine of Ise Grand Shrine’s Naikū (Inner Shrine). The legend of the stone that fell from heaven and the mystery of the ‘Aramitama’ spirit, which delivers personal wishes.

After visiting the Main Sanctuary (Shogu) of Ise Jingu’s Naiku (Kotai Jingu), many worshipers find...

A Secret Spot in Tokorozawa: The Mystery of Nakahikawa Jinja, Inspected by GHQ, and the Massive Leyline Connecting the Three Hikawa Jinja

Nakahikawa Jinja, a Shinto shrine, is quietly nestled in the lush Sayama Hills of Tokorozawa...

The Mysteries and Charms of Noda Jinja in Yamaguchi, Dedicated to ‘Sosei-ko’, a Key Figure of the Meiji Restoration

Basic Information Location: 1-1-2 Tenka, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Enshrined Kami: Lord Mori Takachika, Lord...