Shrines in Japan

A cursed torii gate still stands on the edge of Haneda Airport, decades after its shrine's relocation.

The cutest shrine in Kyoto is dedicated to bunnies.

A shrine dedicated to a 10th-century samurai emperor, whose head is not buried on site (contrary to popular belief).

It is said that coins washed in the waters here will miraculously multiply.

Access to this hidden site of a 14th-century mass suicide is prohibited, unless it is to pray for the dead.

The birthplace of Japanese coinage.

A 17th-century Shinto shrine that is home to statues of Mickey Mouse and Pikachu.

The remains of the vast manor that once belonged to Lord Kira, villain in the 47 Ronin story, is now a shrine dedicated to the incident.

This shrine dedicated to a legendary swordsman has become a pilgrimage site for the ill and infirmed.

This tiny stone in a children's park is what remains of an ancient, once-worshipped object.

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.

This incredible mountainside temple is home to intriguing statues of demon-like creatures.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

What's believed to be the country's first shrine is, in Shintō mythology, the annual meeting place of the gods.

Legend says the goddess this shrine honors curses any couples that pass by.

This ancient shrine has been rebuilt every 20 years since the eighth century.