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Yasui Konpiragu is said to be one of the best shrines in Japan to make wishes about love because of its 'Power Stone Monument'. The divine power will assist visitors strengthen their relationships with their partners.

Parents from all over Japan visit Gokounomiya Shrine before childbirth to receive blessings from Empress Jingu, the goddess of safe delivery. Its sacred water, 'Gokousui', is famous for its beautiful taste.

Hirano Shrine is renowned for its garden with more than 400 cherry blossom trees of approximately 60 varieties. The shrine was built in 794, and also has deep relationship with the Japanese Imperial Family.

Kifune Shrine, which is known for the dragon deity's oracles, has a history of over 1300 years and is the headquarter of the water deity shrines in Japan. The Yui no Yashiro Shrine that sits in the precinct is also famous for fulfilling the visitors' love.

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine was built in 947, and is the headquarter of the 12,000 Tenmangu and Tenjin shrines in Japan. The main enshrined deity is Sugawara no Michizane, one of the most worshipped deity of academics in Japan.

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine has a history of over 1300 years, and has been worshipped for good harvest, business success, and household safety. Its 'Senbon Torii' is famous for appearing in various animes.

The history of Shimogamo Shrine dates back to before 90 BC, and the shrine is registered as a World Heritage site. It is believed that the healing energy filling the precinct is one of the strongest in Japan.

Fujinomori Shrine is famous for its blessings related to horse, and has been worshipped by many people for almost 1800 years. The shrine is also famous for its beautiful hydrangea garden.

Jonangu has been worshipped for more than 1200 years for warding off people's bad luck and bringing them fortune. People from all over Japan visit this shrine to pray for their traffic, travel, and house-moving safety.

Kamigamo Jinja Shrine is the oldest shrine in Kyoto, and its entire grounds are registered as a World Heritage Site. The main enshrined deity is believed to have a very powerful thunder power that can remove all kinds of bad luck.