Meiji Shrine
明治神宮
Tokyo · Shibuya
Independent National Prosperity
⛩ Guide
Love & Marriage Shrines
Shrines dedicated to en-musubi (縁結び) — the tying of bonds between people. Whether you are seeking a partner, nurturing an existing relationship, or praying for a happy marriage, these shrines are Japan's most visited for affairs of the heart.
What is En-musubi?
En-musubi (縁結び) literally means "tying a bond" or "creating connections." In Shinto belief, en refers to the invisible threads of fate that connect people — in romance, friendship, business, and family. Shrines that enshrine deities associated with these connections are traditionally visited for prayers related to love and marriage.
The deity most commonly associated with en-musubi is Ōkuninushi-no-Mikoto, enshrined at Izumo Grand Shrine — considered Japan's foremost shrine for matchmaking prayers. Many shrines also sell enmusubi ema (votive tablets for love) and red thread charms symbolizing the connection between partners.
76 Shrines for Love & Marriage
Kanda Shrine (Kanda Myojin)
神田神社
Tokyo · Chiyoda
Independent Business Prosperity
Hikawa Shrine (Omiya)
氷川神社
Saitama · Saitama (Omiya)
Hikawa Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Tokyo Daijingu
東京大神宮
Tokyo · Chiyoda
Ise (Yohaijo) Matchmaking
Hakone Shrine
箱根神社
Kanagawa · Hakone
Independent Safe Travel
Shirayama Hime Shrine
白山比咩神社
Ishikawa · Hakusan-shi
Hakusan Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Keta Taisha
氣多大社
Ishikawa · Hakui-shi
Independent Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Taga Taisha
多賀大社
Shiga · Inukami-gun, Taga-cho
Taga Longevity
Hiyoshi Taisha
日吉大社
Shiga · Otsu-shi
Hie (Sanno) Directional Protection
Kamigamo Shrine
賀茂別雷神社
Kyoto · Kyoto-shi, Kita-ku
Kamo Ichinomiya Lightning Protection
Shimogamo Shrine
賀茂御祖神社
Kyoto · Kyoto-shi, Sakyo-ku
Kamo Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Kifune Shrine
貴船神社
Kyoto · Kyoto-shi, Sakyo-ku
Kifune Water Blessings
Kasuga Taisha
春日大社
Nara · Nara-shi
Kasuga Matchmaking
Omiwa Shrine
大神神社
Nara · Sakurai-shi
Independent Ichinomiya Sake Brewing
Izumo Grand Shrine
出雲大社
Shimane · Izumo
Izumo Taisha Ichinomiya Relationship Bonds
Kirishima Shrine
霧島神宮
Kagoshima · Kirishima
Relationship Bonds
Udo Shrine
鵜戸神宮
Miyazaki · Nichinan
Safe Childbirth
Aoshima Shrine
青島神社
Miyazaki · Miyazaki
Relationship Bonds
Kamado Shrine (Homangu)
宝満宮竈門神社
Fukuoka · Dazaifu
Relationship Bonds
Takachiho Shrine
高千穂神社
Miyazaki · Takachiho
Relationship Bonds
Isasumi Shrine
伊佐須美神社
Fukushima · Aizumisato
Independent Ichinomiya Marriage
Hie Shrine
日枝神社
Tokyo · Chiyoda
Hie (Sanno) National Protection
Futarasan Shrine (Nikko)
二荒山神社
Tochigi · Nikko
Independent Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Tamasaki Shrine
玉前神社
Chiba · Ichinomiya
Independent Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Okunitama Shrine
大國魂神社
Tokyo · Fuchu
Independent Matchmaking
Enoshima Shrine
江島神社
Kanagawa · Fujisawa
Munakata Entertainment
Tsukubasan Shrine
筑波山神社
Ibaraki · Tsukuba
Independent Matchmaking
Hikawa Shrine (Kawagoe)
氷川神社（川越）
Saitama · Kawagoe
Hikawa Relationship Bonds
Ikonahime Shrine
伊古奈比咩命神社
Shizuoka · Shimoda-shi
Independent Ichinomiya Maritime Safety
Tsubaki Grand Shrine
椿大神社
Mie · Suzuka-shi
Sarutahiko Ichinomiya Guidance
Futami Okitama Shrine
二見興玉神社
Mie · Ise-shi
Independent Purification
Izumo Daijingu
出雲大神宮
Kyoto · Kameoka-shi
Independent Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Tanzan Shrine
談山神社
Nara · Sakurai-shi
Independent Academic Achievement
Izanagi Jingu
伊弉諾神宮
Hyogo · Awaji-shi
Independent Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Iwa Shrine
伊和神社
Hyogo · Shiso-shi
Independent Ichinomiya General Prosperity
Kumano Hayatama Taisha
熊野速玉大社
Wakayama · Shingu-shi
Kumano Longevity
Kumano Taisha
熊野大社
Shimane · Matsue
Kumano (Izumo) Ichinomiya Fire Prevention
Yaegaki Shrine
八重垣神社
Shimane · Matsue
Marriage
Suwa Shrine (Nagasaki)
諏訪神社
Nagasaki · Nagasaki
Suwa Relationship Bonds
Biei Shrine
美瑛神社
Hokkaido · Biei
Independent Relationship Bonds
Kumano Taisha
熊野大社
Yamagata · Nanyo
Kumano Matchmaking
Taga Shrine Tagajo
多賀神社
Miyagi · Tagajo
Taga Longevity
Zenpoji Shrine
善知鳥神社
Aomori · Aomori
Independent Maritime Safety
Akasaka Hikawa Shrine
赤坂氷川神社
Tokyo · Minato-ku
Hikawa Relationship Bonds
Hakusan Shrine (Bunkyo)
白山神社
Tokyo · Bunkyo-ku
Hakusan Relationship Bonds
Suga Shrine (Shinjuku)
須賀神社
Tokyo · Shinjuku-ku
Independent Exorcism
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
川越氷川神社
Saitama · Kawagoe
Hikawa Matchmaking
Ashikaga Orihime Shrine
足利織姫神社
Tochigi · Ashikaga
Independent Matchmaking
Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine (Women's)
氷川女體神社
Saitama · Saitama (Midori-ku)
Hikawa Safe Childbirth
Hakusan Shrine (Niigata)
白山神社
Niigata · Niigata-shi, Chuo-ku
Hakusan Matchmaking
Takase Shrine
高瀬神社
Toyama · Nanto-shi
Independent Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Imizu Shrine
射水神社
Toyama · Takaoka-shi
Independent Ichinomiya General Prosperity
Hie Shrine (Toyama)
日枝神社
Toyama · Toyama-shi
Hie (Sanno) Business Prosperity
Kanegasaki Shrine
金崎宮
Fukui · Tsuruga-shi
Independent Matchmaking
Oguni Shrine
小國神社
Shizuoka · Shuchi-gun, Mori-machi
Independent Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Izusan Shrine
伊豆山神社
Shizuoka · Atami-shi
Independent Matchmaking
Ogata Shrine
大縣神社
Aichi · Inuyama-shi
Independent Fertility
Otokonushi Shrine
菟橋神社
Ishikawa · Komatsu-shi
Independent Marriage
Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine
冨士御室浅間神社
Yamanashi · Minamitsuru-gun, Fujikawaguchiko-machi
Sengen (Asama) Safe Childbirth
Kinomiya Shrine
来宮神社
Shizuoka · Atami-shi
Independent Longevity
Oagata Shrine
大縣神社
Aichi · Inuyama-shi
Independent Fertility
Shinobe Shrine (Shizuoka Sengen)
神部神社
Shizuoka · Shizuoka-shi, Aoi-ku
Independent Matchmaking
Oharano Shrine
大原野神社
Kyoto · Kyoto-shi, Nishikyo-ku
Kasuga Matchmaking
Umenomiya Taisha
梅宮大社
Kyoto · Kyoto-shi, Ukyo-ku
Independent Sake Brewing
Ikuta Shrine
生田神社
Hyogo · Kobe-shi, Chuo-ku
Independent Matchmaking
Kozu Shrine
高津宮
Osaka · Osaka-shi, Chuo-ku
Independent Good Governance
Sata Shrine
佐太神社
Shimane · Matsue
Guidance
Hijiyama Shrine
比治山神社
Hiroshima · Hiroshima
Relationship Bonds
Hakuto Shrine (White Rabbit Shrine)
白兎神社
Tottori · Tottori
Relationship Bonds
Tamatsukuri-yu Shrine
玉作湯神社
Shimane · Matsue
Beauty
Achi Shrine (Kurashiki)
阿智神社
Okayama · Kurashiki
Maritime Safety
Iyo Tsuhiko Shrine (Tsubaki Shrine)
伊豫豆比古命神社
Ehime · Matsuyama
Relationship Bonds
Asakura Shrine
朝倉神社
Kochi · Kochi
Relationship Bonds
Tsuno Shrine
都農神社
Miyazaki · Tsuno
Ichinomiya Relationship Bonds
Amano Tanagao Shrine
天手長男神社
Nagasaki · Iki
Ichinomiya Martial Arts
Washio Atago Shrine
鷲尾愛宕神社
Fukuoka · Fukuoka
Fire Prevention