June 2026

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...

Oyamazumi Jinja, “Japan’s Grand Guardian Shrine,” Enshrined on the Island of Kami: National Treasure Armor, the Legend of Tsuruhime, and a 2,600-Year Legacy

Omishima (Oomishima) Island, located in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, is situated almost at the center...

Ebata Jinja: Quietly Watching Over Echigo’s History — A Legend of Calming Floods and the Secrets of a Hidden Power Spot

Basic Information Name: Ehata Jinja (えはたじんじゃ) Location: 555 Oaza Ehata, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture Enshrined...

Delving into the Mysteries and Legends of Mutsu Province’s Ichinomiya! The Sacred Mystique of Yatsuki Tsutsukowake jinja in Fukushima Prefecture.

Yatsuki Tsutsukowake jinja is located in Tanagura Town, Fukushima Prefecture. Revered as “Oshu Ichinomiya” (the...

Magnificent Splendor! Realize Your Dreams and Unravel the Mystery of the Tengu Legend at Ōsugi Jinja, ‘The Nikko of Ibaraki’.

Oosugi jinja (Oosugi Shrine), located in Inashiki City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a distinguished jinja often...

Kanda Myojin, Chief Guardian of Edo: Delving into 1300 Years of History, From Taira no Masakado’s Legend to an Anime Pilgrimage Site

Kanda Jinja, commonly known as Kanda Myojin, is located in Sotokanda, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. With...

The Sanctuary where the Sun Mirror sleeps: Kunikake Jingū in Wakayama — The mystery of an ancient shrine, little-known yet acclaimed alongside Ise Jingū.

Kunikakasu-jingu (Kunikakasu-jingu) in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, is a jinja with a very rare structure:...

The mystery of Harufu Jinja (波爾布神社), nestled to the west of Lake Biwa—could this be where the roots of Kyoto’s Kamigamo Jinja lie?

In Adogawa-cho, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, located in the northwestern part of Lake Biwa, stands...