Shrines in Aichi

Aichi Prefecture is home to 244 shrines, including Shibukawa Shrine and Kashima Shrine. These sites offer a look into Japan's spiritual heritage.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Akiba Shrine

Akiba Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Akiba Shrine is a historic fire-protection shrine, home to a unique lantern festival.

Kashiwai Hachiman-sha

Kashiwai Hachiman-sha

AICHI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Kasugai City, home to a sumo stable and historical artifacts.

Iwafune Shrine

Iwafune Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine dedicated to Hiruko-no-mikoto, with kofun, worth visiting for history.

Tsushima Shrine

Tsushima Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Tsushima Shrine, founded in 540 AD, is a major shrine dedicated to Takehaya Susanoo-no-Mikoto.

Masumida Shrine

Masumida Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Masumida Shrine is a historic provincial shrine with important cultural properties.

Asahi Shrine

Asahi Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Asahi Shrine in Nagoya, a historic site rebuilt after WWII, offers a glimpse into local religiou...

Tsukiji Shrine

Tsukiji Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Tsukiji Shrine is a guardian shrine of Nagoya Port, offering a glimpse into local spiritual life...

Sakashita Shrine

Sakashita Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Sakashita Shrine is a local shrine in Kasugai City with seasonal festivals and historic stone la...

Toyokawa Susanoo Shrine

Toyokawa Susanoo Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, notable for its long history and cultural propert...

Anjo Tanabata Shrine

Anjo Tanabata Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

A unique shrine in Anjo City dedicated to Tanabata deities, perfect for making wishes.

Norazunomori Shrine

Norazunomori Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Norazunomori Shrine is an ancient site dedicated to Oyamakui no Mikoto, known for its unique Yud...

Inahashi Hachiman Shrine

Inahashi Hachiman Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Inahashi Hachiman Shrine is a historic site dedicated to safe childbirth, featuring unique natur...

Arimatsu Tenman-sha

Arimatsu Tenman-sha

AICHI · SHRINE

This Shinto shrine, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, is known for its historic festival float...

Asao-sha Shrine

Asao-sha Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Asao-sha Shrine is an ancient shrine on a hill, worth visiting for its historical significance.

Muraki Shrine

Muraki Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Muraki Shrine is a historic site in Aichi Prefecture, known for its autumn festival.

Sekkō Danchi Shrine

Sekkō Danchi Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

A unique stone shrine dedicated to the god of stonework, showcasing remarkable stone craftsmansh...

Oohama Inari Shrine

Oohama Inari Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

A historic Inari shrine in Hekinan City, known for its autumn festival with elaborate floats.

Aguma Shrine

Aguma Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Aguma Shrine is a historic shrine in Ichinomiya City, dedicated to Aguma Tenjin.

Yahashira Shrine (Hekinan)

Yahashira Shrine (Hekinan)

AICHI · SHRINE

A historic shrine founded in 853, serving as a local guardian with ancient wells and stone monum...

Hachiōji Shrine

Hachiōji Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Hachiōji Shrine: an ancient shrine with a shell mound and restored kofun chamber.

Homutawakenomikoto

Homutawakenomikoto

AICHI · SHRINE

Visit this ancient Hachiman shrine, founded in 1054, for its historical buildings and riverside...

Suwa Nangu Shrine

Suwa Nangu Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

A historic shrine dedicated to Takeminakata-no-mikoto, offering a glimpse into ancient Japanese...

Hachiōji-sha

Hachiōji-sha

AICHI · SHRINE

A historic maritime shrine on Shinojima island featuring unique reconstruction traditions and a...

Shiogama Shrine

Shiogama Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

A historic village shrine in Toyohashi dedicated to safe childbirth and home to a century-old ku...

Himaka Shrine

Himaka Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Himaka Shrine is a historic site enshrining numerous deities, easily accessible from Himakajima...

Shinmei Shrine

Shinmei Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Shinmei Shrine, a unique site with ancient ties to Ise Jingu, offers a glimpse into rare rebuild...

Sakushima Hakken Shrine and Shinmei-sha

Sakushima Hakken Shrine and Shinmei-sha

AICHI · SHRINE

Visit this shrine to see two historic main halls and experience a traditional winter festival.

Owari Sansha

Owari Sansha

AICHI · SHRINE

Owari Sansha is a shrine in Handa City, enshrining three major deities, worth visiting for its h...

Atago Shrine

Atago Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Atago Shrine, founded in 1621, offers a glimpse into traditional Japanese worship and architectu...

Takeo Shrine

Takeo Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Takeo Shrine, dedicated to Susanoo-no-mikoto, offers a glimpse into local history and traditiona...

Kibune Shinmeisha

Kibune Shinmeisha

AICHI · SHRINE

Kibune Shinmeisha is a Shinto shrine with historical connections to samurai, worth visiting for...

Funatsu Shrine

Funatsu Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Funatsu Shrine: an ancient shrine in Tokai City with a rich history and unique festival.

Shiratori Shrine

Shiratori Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Shiratori Shrine honors ancient deities, offering a glimpse into local spiritual heritage.

Shrines elsewhere

See everything by prefecture and type