"Must-Visit: 5 Beautiful Japanese Shrines to Enjoy, Admire, and Fulfill Your Wishes Before Marriage ♡"
2016.10.16 published
Let's go on a shrine date and pray for our happiness together♡
As the wedding day approaches, you may start to feel anxious, thinking, "Will the wedding go well?" or "Will I really be happy?" During such times, take a date with your beloved who you vowed to love for life to a shrine, calm your mind, and ask the gods for a successful wedding and happiness for both of you♡
Here are five wonderful shrines in Japan that brides must visit before their wedding, which are so cute and enjoyable that you will definitely feel more motivated after visiting them!*
Cute & Fun♡ Shrines Every Bride Should Visit① Nunose Shrine in Osaka
'Nunose Shrine' in Matsubara City, Osaka, is famous for its unique and unusual love omikuji (fortune slips)♡ Unlike the usual omikuji that come with terms like "great luck" or "good luck," these omikuji contain messages that pierce your heart!
For example, this one has the message, "Sorry, but this love cannot be forgiven," which conveys a strong will. The messages that seem to see into your depths or the biting remarks that stab at your chest are really interesting!♡
➡ Here is the homepage of 'Nunose Shrine'*
Cute & Fun♡ Shrines Every Bride Should Visit② Kishu Shrine in Koenji
'Kishu Shrine' in Koenji, Tokyo, is the only shrine in Japan dedicated to the god of weather! It's especially recommended for brides who want "Absolutely sunny weather on the wedding day!" Let's go pray for clear skies together with your partner!♡
The ema (wooden plaques for wishes) at 'Kishu Shrine' are designed like super cute geta (Japanese wooden sandals)♡ Make sure to write down your wish for "sunny weather on the wedding day!" along with the date and location, so that the god of weather understands your request!
➡ Here is the homepage of 'Kishu Shrine'*
Cute & Fun♡ Shrines Every Bride Should Visit③ Koinoki Shrine in Fukuoka
'Koinoki Shrine' in Fukuoka is gaining popularity due to its incredibly cute architectural design♡ The shrine is decorated with tons of hearts all over the grounds* The torii (gate) signage is also heart-shaped!♡
The paths of Koinoki Shrine look like this too♡ The colorful heart designs lined up are simply adorable* It’s so lovely that you might forget you are at a shrine!♡
The love omikuji here are also in the favorite color of girls, pink♡ Many couples take wedding photos here, and it seems like a wonderful place to get adorable pre-wedding photos in traditional attire!♡
➡ Here is the homepage of 'Koinoki Shrine'*
Cute & Fun♡ Shrines Every Bride Should Visit④ Nogi Shrine in Minato
Nogi Shrine in Minato, Tokyo, is famous for a certain item♡ Yes, it's the 'Meoto Mamori' (couple’s talisman)! Recently, it has also gained popularity as a wedding item to decorate at the reception, so many brides are already aware of it!♩
One is the "Yorisohi Mamori," which is a set of a white kimono and a haori jacket♡ The other is the "Tsuresohi Mamori," designed with elegant kimono patterns!♡ Both have meanings behind them that wish for the couple to be together for many years—how wonderful is that? The decoration ideas with Mizuhiki (a kind of decorative knot) are also super cute!
➡ Here is the homepage of 'Nogi Shrine'*
Cute & Fun♡ Shrines Every Bride Should Visit⑤ Sanko Inari Shrine in Aichi
Sanko Inari Shrine in Aichi is a popular spot that attracts couples from all over the country♡ Behind the striking red torii gate, let’s take a closer look at the pink wall….
Surprise! We can find these adorable heart-shaped ema! The pink heart-shaped matchmaking ema are just too romantic! I want to write down my wishes together with my partner!*
➡ Here is the homepage of 'Sanko Inari Shrine'*