Japan’s First Gold Mining Site! Uncovering the Mystery and Allure of Ōgonzan Jinja, the Shrine That Saved Nara’s Great Buddha.
Do you know about Koganeyama jinja, enshrined in Wakuya Town, Toda District, Miyagi Prefecture? This...
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Announcing Summer in Hiroshima: ‘Osumi-san’ — Sumiyoshi Jinja, where memories of the purification kami and the anime ‘In This Corner of the World’ converge.
Sumiyoshi Jinja, located in Sumiyoshicho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, has long been affectionately known as “Osumi-san”...
A Pure and Refreshing Sanctuary Nestled on the Shores of Lake Biwa: The Legend of Suga Jinja in Nagahama City and the Mystery of its Scenic Garden
Nishi-Azai Town, located in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, at the northern tip of Lake Biwa....
A Sacred Place for ‘Enmusubi’ Nestled in Matsuyama City! Discover the Hidden Charms and Wonders of Izumo Taisha Matsuyama Bunshi.
Did you know that in the tranquil cityscape of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, where trams gently...
Exploring the Ancient Shrine Governing the Wind and the Roots of ‘Nige Waka’ — The Mystery and History of Kazama Jinja in Nagano City
Basic Information Name: Kazama jinja Location: 781-1 Kazama, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture Main enshrined kami:...
A Sacred Site for Prayers of Certain Victory! Edison’s Bamboo and the Mystery of “The Unfinished” at the National Treasure, Iwashimizu Hachiman-gu jinja.
Basic Information Name: Iwashimizu Hachimangu jinja (Iwashimizu Hachimangu) Location: 30 Yawata Takabo, Yawata City, Kyoto...
Neither speak nor hear. Deep within the innermost reaches of Dewa Sanzan, Yudono-san Jinja holds a mystery of forbidden secrets and rebirth.
Yamagata Prefecture is proud of the sacred sites of Dewa Sanzan (Mt. Haguro, Mt. Gassan,...
Star Worship Transcending 1300 Years: Yatsushiro Jinja (Myoken-gu) and the Mystery of the ‘Kida’ (Turtle-Snake) that Crossed the Sea
Yatsushiro jinja, located in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, has long been affectionately known as “Myoken-san.”...
Minamoto no Yoritomo’s Vow to Restore: Mishima Taisha, the Ichinomiya of Izu Province – History, Legends, and an Anime Pilgrimage Site
Mishima Taisha (みしまたいしゃ), located in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, has long been revered as Ichinomiya...
A Mysterious Ancient Shrine Guarded by Rabbits: Urawa’s Tsuki jinja — Discover the Enigma of its Missing Torii and its Seven Wonders
Tsuki jinja, located in Urawa Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, is affectionately known by locals...