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

Kamo Shrine

Kamo Shrine

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Kamo Shrine, founded in 712, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese culture and traditional perf...

Akagi Shrine

Akagi Shrine

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Akagi Shrine: a hilltop shrine in Chiba with a massive sacred rope and autumn festival.

Michinobe Hachimangū

Michinobe Hachimangū

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Michinobe Hachimangū is a Shinto shrine founded for protection, offering monthly markets and sea...

Tomisaki Shrine

Tomisaki Shrine

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Tomisaki Shrine honors an imperial associate, rebuilt multiple times after natural disasters.

Chōkō Shrine

Chōkō Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Choshi City, dedicated to multiple deities, with a historic ginkgo tree.

Kamakazu Ise-daijingū

Kamakazu Ise-daijingū

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A historic Shinto shrine in Chiba, founded in 1671, dedicated to Amaterasu Ōmikami.

Rai Shrine

Rai Shrine

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Rai Shrine is a historic site with multiple sub-shrines, easily accessible by train.

Kazahaya Shrine

Kazahaya Shrine

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Kazahaya Shrine is a historic guardian shrine with a unique lion dance, worth visiting for its c...

Iigaoka Hachimangū

Iigaoka Hachimangū

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Ancient Hachimangu shrine in Chiba, known for its history and cultural properties.

Takabe Shrine

Takabe Shrine

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Takabe Shrine is a historic shrine in Minamiboso City, known nationwide for its enshrined deitie...

Takazuhime Shrine

Takazuhime Shrine

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Takazuhime Shrine, founded in 1492, is a historic site for ancient deities and farming rituals.

Takataki Shrine

Takataki Shrine

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Takataki Shrine is an ancient site dedicated to three deities, set in a natural monument forest.

Tsurumine Hachiman Shrine

Tsurumine Hachiman Shrine

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Ancient Hachiman shrine in Chiba, revered by samurai clans, with a unique cultural artifact.

Tsurugaya Hachimangū

Tsurugaya Hachimangū

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Ancient shrine in Tateyama, revered by samurai, with a notable main hall and festival.

Makata Shrine

Makata Shrine

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The head of eighteen regional shrines, featuring a 1,200-year-old cedar tree and ancient buildin...

Makata Shrine

Makata Shrine

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Makata Shrine: an ancient shrine in Chiba dedicated to Wakumusubi no Mikoto, with an 800-year-ol...

Yachimata Shrine

Yachimata Shrine

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Yachimata Shrine is a modern shrine dedicated to two deities, notable for its annual festival.

Himemiya Shrine

Himemiya Shrine

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Himemiya Shrine, founded in 1585, is a Shinto shrine in Kashiwa City.

Sugawara-daijin

Sugawara-daijin

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Sugawara-daijin is a Shinto shrine known for a drama pilgrimage and for couples seeking pregnanc...

Toyōke Shrine

Toyōke Shrine

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Urayasu City's oldest shrine, founded in 1157, features a notable ginkgo tree.

Inari Shrine

Inari Shrine

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Todaijima Inari Shrine, founded in 1689, offers a glimpse into local history and unique cultural...

Sakasai Fuji Sengen Shrine (Kashiwa)

Sakasai Fuji Sengen Shrine (Kashiwa)

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Historic shrine in Kashiwa, known for unique festival music, a 17-minute walk from Sakasai Stati...

Naka Shinjuku Fuji Sengen Shrine

Naka Shinjuku Fuji Sengen Shrine

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Naka Shinjuku Fuji Sengen Shrine is a historic shrine in Chiba, known for its unique golden deit...

Yasaka-ōkami

Yasaka-ōkami

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Yasaka-ōkami is a historic shrine in Kashiwa City, worth visiting for its tranquil atmosphere.

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine

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Katori Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine, a peaceful stop for those exploring local culture.

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine

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Katori Shrine: a historic shrine with elaborate carvings, worth visiting for its architecture an...

Hachiman Kasuga Shrine

Hachiman Kasuga Shrine

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Hachiman Kasuga Shrine: a local shrine in Kamagaya City, dedicated to two important deities.

Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine

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Historic Shinto shrine in Chiba, worth visiting for its cultural properties and easy access.

Omiya Shrine

Omiya Shrine

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Omiya Shrine is a historic site in Chiba, offering a glimpse into medieval Japanese heritage.

Hōsaku Inari Shrine

Hōsaku Inari Shrine

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A historic Shinto shrine founded in 1873, dedicated to the Inari god from Fushimi Inari Taisha.

Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine

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Yasaka Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine, guardian of Tako, known for its vibrant summer festiv...

Rokusho Daijin Shrine

Rokusho Daijin Shrine

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Ancient guardian shrine with unique historical markers, a short walk from Minaminaka bus stop.

Isumi Shrine

Isumi Shrine

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Isumi Shrine is a historic shrine with a lively morning market, worth visiting for local culture...

Tatsumidai Shrine

Tatsumidai Shrine

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A modern shrine in Chiba, dedicated to three deities, easily accessible by bus.

Rokusho Shrine

Rokusho Shrine

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Rokusho Shrine is a historic provincial shrine dedicated to six gods, offering a glimpse into lo...

Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine

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Yasaka Shrine is a historic guardian shrine known for its vibrant summer festival.

Seiryu Shrine

Seiryu Shrine

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Seiryu Shrine is a historic site in Urayasu with a unique architectural style and ancient leveli...

Merasaki Shrine

Merasaki Shrine

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Merasaki Shrine honors ancient deities and showcases resilience through its repeated reconstruct...

Yagumo Shrine (Kimitsu)

Yagumo Shrine (Kimitsu)

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Yagumo Shrine is a historic site in Kimitsu City, notable for its ancient cedar and cultural pro...

Hitomi Shrine

Hitomi Shrine

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Hitomi Shrine, a historic mountain-top shrine, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese beliefs an...

Sakurai Koyasu Shrine

Sakurai Koyasu Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Chiba for safe childbirth, good matches, and lifelong blessings.

Tsurumine-hachimangū

Tsurumine-hachimangū

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A Shinto shrine in Chiba, known for its traditional Kagura dance and New Year's festival.

Tenman-tenjingū

Tenman-tenjingū

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A historic shrine in Ichikawa City, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, with ties to Ōno Castle.

Kururi Shrine

Kururi Shrine

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Kururi Shrine, founded in 1021, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese worship and history.

Shirahata Shrine

Shirahata Shrine

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Shirahata Shrine: a historic site in Chiba City with ancient artifacts and a connection to Minam...

Shirahige Shrine

Shirahige Shrine

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Shirahige Shrine, founded in 935, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese worship near Matsudo.

Sengen Shrine

Sengen Shrine

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Visit Sengen Shrine, founded in 1647, to see a Fujizuka and a primeval forest.

Uraga Shrine

Uraga Shrine

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Uraga Shrine, founded in 1345, offers historical architecture and a monument to a local hero.

Makata- Shrine

Makata- Shrine

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Makata Shrine: an ancient guardian shrine of the Chiba clan, offering a glimpse into local histo...

Izumotaisha Kazusabun'in

Izumotaisha Kazusabun'in

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A branch of Izumo Taisha, this shrine offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese spiritual practices...

Shirahata-Tenjinsha

Shirahata-Tenjinsha

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Historic shrine in Ichikawa City, dedicated to three deities, with notable cultural properties.

Kohama Hachiman Shrine

Kohama Hachiman Shrine

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Ancient shrine on a cape with unique treasures and ocean views, worth visiting for history and s...

Ōhi Shrine

Ōhi Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Funabashi with historical artifacts and a unique sumo event.

Katori Jingū

Katori Jingū

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Katori Jingu is an ancient Shinto shrine, head of its kind, with national treasures and Edo-peri...

Takatsuka Hachiman Shrine

Takatsuka Hachiman Shrine

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Takatsuka Hachiman Shrine: a historic local shrine, easy to visit by bus.

Tamasaki Shrine

Tamasaki Shrine

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Tamasaki Shrine is a historic shrine in Chiba, known for its cultural properties and a lively au...

Sayū Shrine

Sayū Shrine

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Sayū Shrine, founded in 683, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese worship and architecture.

Kanegasaku Kumano Shrine

Kanegasaku Kumano Shrine

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A local branch of Kumano Hongu Taisha, this shrine offers a peaceful stop near Tokiwadaira Stati...

Awa Shrine

Awa Shrine

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Awa Shrine is an ancient Shinto shrine with historical artifacts and a sacred cave site.

Suwa Shrine

Suwa Shrine

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Suwa Shrine offers historical architecture and unique carvings, easily accessible for a quick cu...

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