2017's Top 5 Japanese Shrines for Love and Marriage
By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
As the new year arrives, many people visit temples to pray for good fortune and to kick off 2017 on a positive note. One of the most common wishes is for love and romance. In Japan, there are numerous shrines similar to Taiwan’s “Yue Lao Temple,” specifically dedicated to praying for good relationships. This time, Scenic Spots has specially selected Japan’s top five love shrines and recommends them to travelers. When visiting Japan, why not stop by these shrines—not just for love, but also to pray for good luck in the coming year.
One of Japan’s Top 5 Love Shrines – Hikawa Shrine (Image source / Wikipedia)
Kyoto - Jishu Shrine
The main deity of Jishu Shrine is Ōkuninushi, a famous shrine in Japan for forging connections and praying for romantic luck (Photo / Liao Qiyu)
W?? – Hikawa Shrine
The must-visit Hikawa Shrine in Kawagoe boasts Japan’s largest torii gate (Image provided / Xiaotong)
Tokyo – Imado Shrine
Among the deities enshrined at Imado Shrine are Izanagi and Izanami, the first couple who formed bonds, stabilized Japan, and gave birth to many gods—symbols of forging relationships and creating prosperity. Additionally, this is the birthplace of the maneki-neko (lucky cat), and a pair of giant male and female beckoning cats sit in front of the worship hall, calling in good fortune and love (Image source / Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau)
Tokyo – Kanda Myojin
With nearly 1,300 years of history, Kanda Myojin served as the protector deity of Edo during the Edo period. The shrine’s enshrined deity, “Ōkuninushi-no-Kami,” is also known as the god of marriage (Image source / Wikipedia)
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