Shrines in Chiba

Chiba prefecture is home to 206 shrines, including Iidaka Shrine and Sogakyōdai no-miya. Visitors can find a wide variety of spiritual sites to explore across the region.

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

Mitake Shrine

Mitake Shrine

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Mitake Shrine is a historic site in Funabashi City, dedicated to Hayasusanoo-no-mikoto.

Atago Shrine

Atago Shrine

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Atago Shrine, founded in 1596, is a historic village shrine worth visiting for its ancient artif...

Togakushi Shrine

Togakushi Shrine

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Togakushi Shrine is an ancient Soja shrine in Chiba, founded in 740 AD.

Tajikarao Shrine

Tajikarao Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Tateyama with a unique main hall and a giant cedar tree.

Hiyoshi Shrine

Hiyoshi Shrine

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Hiyoshi Shrine is a historic site founded in 807, dedicated to Oyamakui-no-mikoto.

Konyō Shrine

Konyō Shrine

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This small shrine honors the "Sweet Potato God" who introduced sweet potato cultivation to Japan...

Hoshikage Shrine

Hoshikage Shrine

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Hoshikage Shrine, founded in 1870, is a village shrine dedicated to Hoshikage-no-kami.

Kinouchi-daijin

Kinouchi-daijin

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Kinouchi-daijin is a historic Shinto shrine with ancient roots and important cultural properties...

Tōdai-sha

Tōdai-sha

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Tōdai-sha is a historic shrine in Chiba, dedicated to Tamayorihime-no-mikoto, with imperial conn...

Tōhō Shrine

Tōhō Shrine

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A small shrine near Narita Airport dedicated to aviation safety and labor.

Matsusaki Shrine

Matsusaki Shrine

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Matsusaki Shrine, founded in 772, offers ancient artifacts and a unique ginkgo tree.

Matsudo Shrine

Matsudo Shrine

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Matsudo Shrine, founded in 1626, guards Matsudo City and offers a glimpse into local history.

Kashiwa Shrine

Kashiwa Shrine

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Kashiwa Shrine is a historic shrine dedicated to several gods, easily accessible from Kashiwa St...

Shibasaki Shrine

Shibasaki Shrine

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Shibasaki Shrine is a historic shrine founded in 938, offering a glimpse into ancient Japanese w...

Ne Shrine

Ne Shrine

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Visit this Shinto shrine built on an ancient burial mound, a short walk from Keisei Tsudanuma St...

Nezu Shrine

Nezu Shrine

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Nezu Shrine offers a historic main hall and a designated heritage forest.

Kemigawa Shrine

Kemigawa Shrine

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Kemigawa Shrine, founded in 869, is a historic site enshrining important Shinto deities.

Tachibana Shrine

Tachibana Shrine

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Tachibana Shrine honors ancient deities and houses a royal tomb, offering a glimpse into Japan's...

Sakuragi Shrine

Sakuragi Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Noda City, known for cherry blossoms and historical artifacts.

Sunomiya Shrine

Sunomiya Shrine

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Sunomiya Shrine: an ancient grand shrine in Chiba, important for its historical deities and New...

Sunosaki Shrine

Sunosaki Shrine

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Sunosaki Shrine: a historic grand shrine on a hillside, with unique architecture and cultural pr...

Sengen Shrine (Nagareyama)

Sengen Shrine (Nagareyama)

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Sengen Shrine is a historic site in Nagareyama with a unique Fujizuka made from Mount Fuji lava.

Uminaka-hachimangū

Uminaka-hachimangū

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Ancient Hachiman shrine with a rich history, once supported by shoguns.

Tokai Shrine

Tokai Shrine

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Tokai Shrine is a Shinto shrine with a unique tsunami history and a natural monument forest.

Kumano Shrine

Kumano Shrine

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Ancient Kumano Shrine offers a glimpse into Japan's spiritual past and cultural heritage.

Kumano Shrine

Kumano Shrine

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Kumano Shrine, founded in the 14th century, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese worship and n...

Kumano Shrine

Kumano Shrine

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Kumano Shrine is a historic shrine in Chiba Prefecture, known for its ancient roots and cultural...

Kumano Shrine (Yokoshibahikari)

Kumano Shrine (Yokoshibahikari)

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Kumano Shrine is an ancient guardian shrine with unique architecture and a sacred tree.

Kumano Shrine

Kumano Shrine

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Kumano Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Funabashi, home to a famous tree and unique deity.

Saruda Shrine

Saruda Shrine

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Saruda Shrine is an ancient shrine with significant cultural properties, worth visiting for its...

Tamasaki Shrine

Tamasaki Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Chiba, dedicated to two deities, with historic buildings and guardian dogs.

Towatari Shrine

Towatari Shrine

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Towatari Shrine, a historic Myoken shrine, offers unique cultural properties and carvings worth...

Shirako Shrine

Shirako Shrine

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Shirako Shrine, founded in 1048, enshrines a white snake and offers cultural properties worth se...

Hakusan Shrine

Hakusan Shrine

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Ancient shrine and burial mound, offering a glimpse into Japan's early history.

Shirahata Hachiman Shrine

Shirahata Hachiman Shrine

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Shirahata Hachiman Shrine is a historic site, founded in 985, with ties to powerful samurai.

Shirahata Shrine

Shirahata Shrine

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Shirahata Shrine is a local guardian shrine dedicated to Emperor Ōjin, worth visiting for its hi...

Shiratori Shrine

Shiratori Shrine

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Shiratori Shrine honors Yamato Takeru, marking where he became a white bird.

Kōsanrei Shrine

Kōsanrei Shrine

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Kōsanrei Shrine, founded in the 10th century, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese deities and...

Yagiri Shrine

Yagiri Shrine

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Yagiri Shrine, founded in 1704, offers a glimpse into local history and seasonal festivals.

Yaguchi Shrine

Yaguchi Shrine

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Yaguchi Shrine: a 300-year-old shrine dedicated to Nitta Yoshioki-ko, known for its lion dance.

Kōzaki Shrine

Kōzaki Shrine

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Visit Kōzaki Shrine for its ancient camphor tree and tranquil, historic grounds.

Shinmei-sha

Shinmei-sha

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Shinmei-sha is an ancient shrine in Funabashi City with a unique Kagura dance.

Shinmei Shrine

Shinmei Shrine

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Shinmei Shrine, founded in the 1700s, offers a glimpse into local history and autumn traditions.

Inage-sengen Shrine

Inage-sengen Shrine

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Inage-sengen Shrine: an ancient shrine dedicated to Konohanasakuyahime, with a significant pine...

Tsutsumori Shrine

Tsutsumori Shrine

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A historic shrine in Chiba dedicated to a princess, revered for safe childbirth.

Agata Shrine

Agata Shrine

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Agata Shrine is a historic site rebuilt as a demon ward, offering a glimpse into local heritage.

Oio Shrine

Oio Shrine

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Oio Shrine is an ancient shrine with a sacred cedar, offering a glimpse into local history.

Funabashi-tōshōgū

Funabashi-tōshōgū

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Japan's smallest Toshogu shrine, dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, built on a historic palace site.

Moro Shrine

Moro Shrine

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Moro Shrine is an ancient shrine with a rich history, worth visiting for its cultural significan...

Kikuta Shrine

Kikuta Shrine

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Kikuta Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to two deities, easily accessible by train.

Katsushika Hachimangū

Katsushika Hachimangū

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Katsushika Hachimangu is an ancient shrine with cultural properties and a famous ginkgo tree.

Katsushika Shrine

Katsushika Shrine

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Katsushika Shrine is a historic local shrine in Funabashi City, worth visiting for its tranquil...

Sogahime Shrine

Sogahime Shrine

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Sogahime Shrine is a historic Shikinaisha shrine with multiple deities, easily accessible by tra...

Sobataka Shrine

Sobataka Shrine

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Sobataka Shrine is a historic site founded by the Chiba clan, offering a glimpse into local heri...

Konda Hachiman Shrine

Konda Hachiman Shrine

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Konda Hachiman Shrine: a historic village shrine founded in the 17th century, easily accessible...

Suwa-daijin

Suwa-daijin

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Ancient shrine in Chiba dedicated to three deities, easily accessible by train.

Suwa Shrine

Suwa Shrine

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Visit Suwa Shrine, a historic site with ancient roots and important cultural properties.

Suwa Shrine

Suwa Shrine

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Suwa Shrine, founded in 1734, enshrines multiple deities and offers a glimpse into local Japanes...

Suwa Shrine

Suwa Shrine

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Suwa Shrine is a historic shrine in Sawara, known for its autumn festival and traditional archit...

Toyōke Shrine

Toyōke Shrine

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A historic village shrine dedicated to Toyouke Omikami, featuring ancient earthwork embankments...

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