Meiji Shrine
明治神宮
Tokyo · Shibuya
Independent National Prosperity
⛩ Guide
Anime & Manga Pilgrimage Shrines
Japan's tradition of seichi junrei (聖地巡礼) — sacred site pilgrimage — was reinvented by anime fans visiting real locations that inspired their favorite series. These are the shrines featured in or connected to popular anime, manga, and games.
What is Seichi Junrei?
Seichi junrei (聖地巡礼, literally "sacred site pilgrimage") has a dual meaning in modern Japan. Traditionally, it referred to pilgrimages to real religious sites. In contemporary usage, it refers to anime and manga fans visiting the real-world locations that appear in or inspired their favorite works.
The phenomenon was pioneered by fans of Lucky Star (2007), who began visiting Washinomiya Shrine in Saitama after it appeared in the series. Today it is a significant driver of domestic tourism, with some shrines seeing visitor numbers increase tenfold after featuring in a hit series.
36 Shrines with Pop Culture Connections
Nikko Toshogu
日光東照宮
Tochigi · Nikko
Toshogu Success
Touken Ranbu Shogun (2024 FX Series)
Kanda Shrine (Kanda Myojin)
神田神社
Tokyo · Chiyoda
Independent Business Prosperity
Love Live! School Idol Project Weathering with You
Hakone Shrine
箱根神社
Kanagawa · Hakone
Independent Safe Travel
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Keta Taisha
氣多大社
Ishikawa · Hakui-shi
Independent Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Your Name (Kimi no Na wa)
Suwa Taisha
諏訪大社
Nagano · Suwa-shi / Chino-shi / Shimosuwa-machi
Suwa Ichinomiya Victory
Touhou Project Touhou Project
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha
富士山本宮浅間大社
Shizuoka · Fujinomiya-shi
Sengen (Asama) Ichinomiya Safe Childbirth
Laid-Back Camp
Fushimi Inari Taisha
伏見稲荷大社
Kyoto · Kyoto-shi, Fushimi-ku
Inari Business Prosperity
Persona Series Memoirs of a Geisha (SAYURI)
Kitano Tenmangu
北野天満宮
Kyoto · Kyoto-shi, Kamigyo-ku
Tenjin Academic Achievement
Jujutsu Kaisen Noragami
Sumiyoshi Taisha
住吉大社
Osaka · Osaka-shi, Sumiyoshi-ku
Sumiyoshi Ichinomiya Safe Voyages
Dragon Quest Series
Kasuga Taisha
春日大社
Nara · Nara-shi
Kasuga Matchmaking
Princess Mononoke
Kumano Nachi Taisha
熊野那智大社
Wakayama · Higashimuro-gun, Nachikatsura-cho
Kumano Longevity
The Last Samurai
Izumo Grand Shrine
出雲大社
Shimane · Izumo
Izumo Taisha Ichinomiya Relationship Bonds
Noragami Princess Mononoke
Kamado Shrine (Homangu)
宝満宮竈門神社
Fukuoka · Dazaifu
Relationship Bonds
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Hie Shrine
日枝神社
Tokyo · Chiyoda
Hie (Sanno) National Protection
Your Name (Kimi no Na wa)
Togakushi Shrine
戸隠神社
Nagano · Nagano-shi
Independent Academic Achievement
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Hida Ichinomiya Minashi Shrine
飛騨一宮水無神社
Gifu · Takayama-shi
Independent Ichinomiya Agriculture
Hyouka
Kunouzan Toshogu
久能山東照宮
Shizuoka · Shizuoka-shi, Suruga-ku
Toshogu Success
Shogun (2024 FX Series)
Suga Shrine (Shinjuku)
須賀神社
Tokyo · Shinjuku-ku
Independent Exorcism
Your Name (Kimi no Na wa)
Watatsumi Shrine (Kaigan Shrine)
海神社
Hyogo · Kobe-shi, Tarumi-ku
Independent Maritime Safety
Ghost of Tsushima
Kaijin Shrine
海神神社
Nagasaki · Tsushima
Ichinomiya Maritime Safety
Ghost of Tsushima