50 Popular Goshuin Pilgrimages Across Japan

The spiritual home of the Japanese people, dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, a Goshuin of the highest caliber with 2,000 years of history.

A goshuin of a shrine, one of the oldest in Japan, where worshippers gather from all over the country as a deity of matchmaking, with a dignified charm.

An ancient shrine on Miyajima, world-famous for its vermilion torii gate floating in the sea, a Goshuin to be savored with the superb view of the 'Three Views of Japan'.

A special goshuin to receive at a sacred site in the heart of the city, dedicated to Emperor Meiji, which one would want to receive at the New Year or at important milestones in life.

The head shrine of all Inari shrines nationwide, famous for its Senbon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates), a beautiful vermilion Goshuin for prayers for prosperity in business and abundant harvests.

A representative ancient temple of Kyoto, famous for its Kiyomizu Stage, a goshuin of Kannon received with the pure water of Otowa Waterfall.

A World Heritage temple famous for its Golden Pavilion, a hall of relics adorned with gold leaf. Enjoy a goshuin pilgrimage with the seasonal scenery.

A goshuin of a world heritage site, the former villa of Ashikaga Yoshimasa, which embodies the essence of Higashiyama culture, allowing you to feel the aesthetics of wabi-sabi.

The Kegon sect's head temple, known as the Great Buddha of Nara, with a solemn goshuin that marks 1300 years of history.

A beautiful Goshuin from a world heritage site, an ancient shrine that flourished as the ujigami of the Fujiwara clan, famous for its approximately 3,000 stone lanterns.

A gorgeously decorated mausoleum enshrining Tokugawa Ieyasu, a popular power spot with a special goshuin from the shrine.

An unsectarian ancient temple with Ikkō Sanson Amida Nyorai as its principal image, a goshuin that people of all ages and genders admire, saying, "Even if it's far, visit at least once."

A great head temple of the Shingon sect, affectionately known as Narita's Fudo-sama, a popular Goshuin for prayers for warding off evil and good fortune.

Tokyo's oldest temple, also famous for Kaminarimon Gate and Nakamise-dori street. A goshuin from Kannon, full of downtown charm.

The guardian deity of the Kamakura samurai, associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo, a representative Goshuin of the ancient capital Kamakura, where one can pray for lasting military fortune.

An ancient temple where you can worship the bronze Great Buddha, the symbol of Kamakura. A special goshuin that evokes historical romance.

An ancient temple affectionately known as the 'Flower Temple of Kamakura', a Goshuin from a Kannon sacred site adorned with seasonal flowers and hydrangeas.

One of the leading power spots in the Kanto region, nestled on the shores of Lake Ashi. A goshuin received with the torii gate reflected in the lake.

One of the leading power spots in the Kanto region, nestled deep in the mountains of Chichibu, a mystical Goshuin also known for its wolf worship.

With over 2000 years of history as the Ichinomiya of Kanto, a prestigious goshuin that also gave its name to the city of Omiya.

Revered as the god of martial arts in the first shrine of Hitachi Province, a dignified Goshuin that serves as the starting point for visiting the three shrines of the East.

Revered as the god of victory in the first shrine of Shimousa Province, a highly prestigious Goshuin counted as one of the three shrines of the East.

Located at the foot of a sacred mountain with a panoramic view of the Kanto Plain. A goshuin imbued with the divine power of Mt. Tsukuba's male and female peaks.

A shrine on a cape overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with a mystical Torii gate on the rocky shore, a goshuin for good luck received with a superb view of Oarai Coast.

A historic shrine enshrining the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi sword, one of the Three Sacred Treasures. A powerful goshuin from the guardian deity of Nagoya.

A goshuin of an ancient temple of the Soto Zen sect, affectionately known as Toyokawa Inari, popular for prayers for business prosperity and family safety.

Known as 'Konpira-san' of Sanuki, the god of the sea. A goshuin as proof of climbing the 785 steps of the approach.

The head shrine of Tenjin worship, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning, a Goshuin attracting worshipers from all over the country for success in exams.

The head shrine of all Hachiman shrines, an ancient shrine with close ties to the Imperial family, a Goshuin with a distinguished history, known as the birthplace of Shinbutsu-shugo (syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism).

An ancient shrine at the foot of the Kirishima mountain range, also visited by Sakamoto Ryoma. A mystical goshuin received at the stage of myths.

A unique shrine located in a cave on a sheer cliff, a superb view Goshuin overlooking the Hyuga Sea, also famous for its 'untama' (luck ball) throwing.

The head temple of the Kōyasan Shingon sect and a sacred site associated with Kūkai. A special goshuin received at an altitude of 800m.

The central shrine of the Kumano Sanzan and the head shrine of all Kumano shrines nationwide, a most sacred goshuin received at the end of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.

One of the Three Mountains of Kumano, located at the mouth of the Kumano River. A sacred goshuin to be visited along the pilgrimage route, a World Heritage site.

One of the Kumano Sanzan, worshipped along with Nachi Falls, a sacred place of world heritage where you can feel nature worship and a holy goshuin.

A temple adjacent to Kumano Nachi Taisha, with Nachi Falls as its object of worship, a special goshuin received at a sacred site of Shinto-Buddhism syncretism.

The world's oldest wooden architecture complex, built by Prince Shōtoku. A precious goshuin that tells of 1400 years of history.

A goshuin of a world heritage site in the ancient capital of Nara, the head temple of the Hossō school founded in the Hakuho period, famous for its East Pagoda and Yakushi Triad.

One of the six great temples of Nara, founded by Jianzhen. A dignified goshuin from the fundamental training center of the Ritsu sect, continuing since the Nara period.

A goshuin of Nara Park, the head temple of the Hossō school, which flourished as the clan temple of the Fujiwara family, famous for its Ashura statue and five-storied pagoda.

An ancient temple, called the ancestor of Japanese Buddhism, founded by Prince Shotoku, a deeply historical Goshuin to receive in the heart of Osaka.

A goshuin of an ancient shrine in Osaka, famous for its Sumiyoshi-zukuri main hall, which has been worshipped as a sea deity since ancient times and is the Ichinomiya of Settsu Province.

A representative ancient shrine of Kyoto, famous for the Gion Festival, a gorgeous Goshuin received from the gods of beauty and performing arts.

A goshuin of a representative modern shrine in Kyoto, built to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of the capital's relocation to Heian, with beautiful vermilion-lacquered shrine buildings.

A prestigious Goshuin from the head temple of the Rinzai sect, ranked above the 'Five Mountains' of Kyoto, also known for the magnificent view from its Sanmon gate.

The head temple of Soto Zen, founded by Zen Master Dogen, a special Goshuin to purify the mind in a deep mountain Zen sanctuary.

A goshuin of the Pure Land, received at a world heritage site with a Jodo garden that tells of the golden culture of Hiraizumi, which speaks of the glory of the Oshu Fujiwara clan.

Yamadera, famous for Matsuo Basho's famous poem 'Shizukasa ya iwa ni shimiiru semi no koe', a Goshuin received with a superb view.

A goshuin of an ancient shrine, the Ichinomiya of Mutsu Province, dedicated to Shiotsuchi-Oji-no-Kami, a goshuin from the port town of Shiogama, also known for Japan's three major boat festivals.

The first shrine of Ezo, dedicated to the guardian deity of Hokkaido's development, a Goshuin from a sacred place in Sapporo, also famous as a cherry blossom spot.