Meiji Shrine
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)
Tokyo · Chiyoda
Independent Business Prosperity
Hikawa Shrine (Omiya)
Saitama · Saitama (Omiya)
Hikawa Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Tokyo Daijingu
Tokyo · Chiyoda
Ise (Yohaijo) Matchmaking
Hakone Shrine
Kanagawa · Hakone
Independent Safe Travel
Shirayama Hime Shrine
Ishikawa · Hakusan-shi
Hakusan Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Keta Taisha
Ishikawa · Hakui-shi
Independent Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Taga Taisha
Shiga · Inukami-gun, Taga-cho
Taga Longevity
Hiyoshi Taisha
Shiga · Otsu-shi
Hie (Sanno) Directional Protection
Kamigamo Shrine
Kyoto · Kyoto-shi, Kita-ku
Kamo Ichinomiya Lightning Protection
Shimogamo Shrine
Kyoto · Kyoto-shi, Sakyo-ku
Kamo Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Kifune Shrine
Kyoto · Kyoto-shi, Sakyo-ku
Kifune Water Blessings
Kasuga Taisha
Nara · Nara-shi
Kasuga Matchmaking
Omiwa Shrine
Nara · Sakurai-shi
Independent Ichinomiya Sake Brewing
Izumo Grand Shrine
Shimane · Izumo
Izumo Taisha Ichinomiya Relationship Bonds
Kirishima Shrine
Kagoshima · Kirishima
Relationship Bonds
Udo Shrine
Miyazaki · Nichinan
Safe Childbirth
Aoshima Shrine
Miyazaki · Miyazaki
Relationship Bonds
Kamado Shrine (Homangu)
Fukuoka · Dazaifu
Relationship Bonds
Takachiho Shrine
Miyazaki · Takachiho
Relationship Bonds
Isasumi Shrine
Fukushima · Aizumisato
Independent Ichinomiya Marriage
Hie Shrine
Tokyo · Chiyoda
Hie (Sanno) National Protection
Futarasan Shrine (Nikko)
Tochigi · Nikko
Independent Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Tamasaki Shrine
Chiba · Ichinomiya
Independent Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Okunitama Shrine
Tokyo · Fuchu
Independent Matchmaking
Enoshima Shrine
Kanagawa · Fujisawa
Munakata Entertainment
Tsukubasan Shrine
Ibaraki · Tsukuba
Independent Matchmaking
Hikawa Shrine (Kawagoe)
Saitama · Kawagoe
Hikawa Relationship Bonds
Ikonahime Shrine
Shizuoka · Shimoda-shi
Independent Ichinomiya Maritime Safety
Tsubaki Grand Shrine
Mie · Suzuka-shi
Sarutahiko Ichinomiya Guidance
Futami Okitama Shrine
Mie · Ise-shi
Independent Purification
Izumo Daijingu
Kyoto · Kameoka-shi
Independent Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Tanzan Shrine
Nara · Sakurai-shi
Independent Academic Achievement
Izanagi Jingu
Hyogo · Awaji-shi
Independent Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Iwa Shrine
Hyogo · Shiso-shi
Independent Ichinomiya General Prosperity
Kumano Hayatama Taisha
Wakayama · Shingu-shi
Kumano Longevity
Kumano Taisha
Shimane · Matsue
Kumano (Izumo) Ichinomiya Fire Prevention
Yaegaki Shrine
Shimane · Matsue
Marriage
Suwa Shrine (Nagasaki)
Nagasaki · Nagasaki
Suwa Relationship Bonds
Biei Shrine
Hokkaido · Biei
Independent Relationship Bonds
Kumano Taisha
Yamagata · Nanyo
Kumano Matchmaking
Taga Shrine Tagajo
Miyagi · Tagajo
Taga Longevity
Zenpoji Shrine
Aomori · Aomori
Independent Maritime Safety
Akasaka Hikawa Shrine
Tokyo · Minato-ku
Hikawa Relationship Bonds
Hakusan Shrine (Bunkyo)
Tokyo · Bunkyo-ku
Hakusan Relationship Bonds
Suga Shrine (Shinjuku)
Tokyo · Shinjuku-ku
Independent Exorcism
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
Saitama · Kawagoe
Hikawa Matchmaking
Ashikaga Orihime Shrine
Tochigi · Ashikaga
Independent Matchmaking
Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine (Women's)
Saitama · Saitama (Midori-ku)
Hikawa Safe Childbirth
Hakusan Shrine (Niigata)
Niigata · Niigata-shi, Chuo-ku
Hakusan Matchmaking
Takase Shrine
Toyama · Nanto-shi
Independent Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Imizu Shrine
Toyama · Takaoka-shi
Independent Ichinomiya General Prosperity
Hie Shrine (Toyama)
Toyama · Toyama-shi
Hie (Sanno) Business Prosperity
Kanegasaki Shrine
Fukui · Tsuruga-shi
Independent Matchmaking
Oguni Shrine
Shizuoka · Shuchi-gun, Mori-machi
Independent Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Izusan Shrine
Shizuoka · Atami-shi
Independent Matchmaking
Ogata Shrine
Aichi · Inuyama-shi
Independent Fertility
Otokonushi Shrine
Ishikawa · Komatsu-shi
Independent Marriage
Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine
Yamanashi · Minamitsuru-gun, Fujikawaguchiko-machi
Sengen (Asama) Safe Childbirth
Kinomiya Shrine
Shizuoka · Atami-shi
Independent Longevity
Oagata Shrine
Aichi · Inuyama-shi
Independent Fertility
Shinobe Shrine (Shizuoka Sengen)
Shizuoka · Shizuoka-shi, Aoi-ku
Independent Matchmaking
Oharano Shrine
Kyoto · Kyoto-shi, Nishikyo-ku
Kasuga Matchmaking
Umenomiya Taisha
Kyoto · Kyoto-shi, Ukyo-ku
Independent Sake Brewing
Ikuta Shrine
Hyogo · Kobe-shi, Chuo-ku
Independent Matchmaking
Kozu Shrine
Osaka · Osaka-shi, Chuo-ku
Independent Good Governance
Sata Shrine
Shimane · Matsue
Guidance
Hijiyama Shrine
Hiroshima · Hiroshima
Relationship Bonds
Hakuto Shrine (White Rabbit Shrine)
Tottori · Tottori
Relationship Bonds
Tamatsukuri-yu Shrine
Shimane · Matsue
Beauty
Achi Shrine (Kurashiki)
Okayama · Kurashiki
Maritime Safety
Iyo Tsuhiko Shrine (Tsubaki Shrine)
Ehime · Matsuyama
Relationship Bonds
Asakura Shrine
Kochi · Kochi
Relationship Bonds
Tsuno Shrine
Miyazaki · Tsuno
Ichinomiya Relationship Bonds
Amano Tanagao Shrine
Nagasaki · Iki
Ichinomiya Martial Arts
Washio Atago Shrine
Fukuoka · Fukuoka
Fire Prevention