About Sanpai

Making shrines across Japan more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Sanpai is a portal site created to help people rediscover the appeal of shrine visits and provide a gateway for first-time visitors to confidently explore shrines.

We carefully organize all information related to shrines—including traditions, history, spiritual benefits, and access methods—to support your journey of "learning, visiting, and experiencing."

Enriching the Shrine Visit Experience

Sanpai was created to support the "shrine visit experience" throughout Japan, making it more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

We compile shrine history, spiritual benefits, and access information in an easy-to-understand format, designed so first-time visitors can visit with confidence.

Person praying at a shrine (rear view)

Why Shrine Visits Now?

Enriching the spiritual experience

Visiting shrines is not simply about making requests.

It's an opportunity to find peace in quiet spaces, connect with nature, and experience local culture.

By incorporating moments of "prayer" into modern life, we create opportunities to reflect and connect with ourselves.

Scene of purifying hands at a water basin

What You Can Do with Sanpai

From "Where to go?" to "How do I feel?"

Search for shrines by area or spiritual benefits

Practical information including access and parking details

Find shrines that suit you through reviews and experience stories

Regular updates on shrine etiquette and interesting facts

Perfect for These People

For those ready to take the first step

Feeling unsettled lately

Looking for a moment to reset yourself

Want to visit local shrines while traveling

Prefer quiet moments away from crowds. Sanpai is your "gateway" to these experiences.

Early morning shrine scenery (serene atmosphere) - solo female traveler vibe

Supporting Your "Maybe I'll Visit a Shrine Today" Moments

May Sanpai inspire just one shrine visit that becomes a memorable experience for you.

Something nostalgic, yet new. A "journey of prayer" for you too.