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There are said to be approximately 88,000 shrines across Japan. Among them, do you know the 22 shrines that were once the most prestigious? Introducing all 22 shrinesThe 22 shrines are 22 first-class shrines to which the state (imperial court) would make offerings (heihaku) in the event of natural disasters.The system of shrine status was established by Emperor Gosuzaku in 1039 during the late Heian period.These 22 shrines are further classified in order of status into the "Seven Upper Shrines," "Seven Middle Shrines," and "Eight Lower Shrines," and are selected only from shrines in the Kinki area, centered around Kyoto, the capital at the time.Part 1: The Seven Upper Shrines, Part 1 • [Introducing Japan's 22 Prestigious Shrines in Video] Part 1 *Must-see, a must-visit place in your lifetime...Part 2: The Seven Upper Shrines, Part 2 • [Introducing Japan's 22 Prestigious Shrines in Video] Part 2 *Must-see, a must-visit place in your lifetime...Part 3: The Seven Middle Shrines, Part 1 • [Introducing Japan's 22 Prestigious Shrines in Video] Part 3 *Must-see, a must-visit place in your lifetime...Part 4: The Seven Middle Shrines, Part 2 • [Introducing Japan's 22 Prestigious Shrines in Video] Part 4 *Must see, visit at least once in your lifetime... Part 5 Shimohachisha Part 1 • [Introducing Japan's 22 prestigious shrines in a video] Part 5 *Must see, visit at least once in your lifetime... Part 6 Shimohachisha Part 2 • [Introducing Japan's 22 prestigious shrines in a video] Part 6 *Must see, visit at least once in your lifetime... #Power Spot #Remote Worship #Good Luck