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Ōmiwa Shrine, Nara

Ōmiwa Shrine, Nara
In Nara Prefecture stands one of Japan's oldest and most sacred shrines.大神神社 is unlike most shrines in Japan.While it has a worship hall where visi...

Akizuki and Suiyo Shrine

Akizuki and Suiyo Shrine
Nestled in the historic town of Akizuki in Fukuoka Prefecture, Suiyo Shrine stands quietly among trees and seasonal landscapes.Akizuki is often cal...

Karatsu Shrine and the Spirit of Karatsu

Karatsu Shrine and the Spirit of Karatsu
In the heart of Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, stands a shrine that has watched over the city for centuries.唐津神社 has long been an important spiritual ce...

Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto

Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto
In the northern part of Kyoto, surrounded by an ancient forest, stands one of the oldest and most important shrines in Japan.Shimogamo Shrine has e...

Ōnamuchi Shrine in Asakura, Fukuoka

Ōnamuchi Shrine in Asakura, Fukuoka
Hidden among the quiet countryside of Asakura, Fukuoka, 大己貴神社 is a small shrine connected to one of the most important deities in Japanese mytholog...

A Rainy Day at Udo Shrine

A Rainy Day at Udo Shrine
Along the southern coast of Japan, there is an ancient shrine built inside a sea cave. 鵜戸神宮 has long been regarded as a sacred place connected to t...