Shrines in Fukui

Fukui Prefecture's shrines offer a look into local spiritual traditions. Visitors can experience the serene atmosphere of places like Kehi Jingū and Kida Shrine.

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

Kida Shrine

Kida Shrine

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Kida Shrine, established in 871, enshrines Abe no Seimei and offers a glimpse into ancient Japan...

Kehi Jingū

Kehi Jingū

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Kehi Jingu is a historic Shinto shrine with one of Japan's Great Wooden Torii.

Matsubara Shrine

Matsubara Shrine

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A Shinto shrine dedicated to the Tengu-to, offering a glimpse into local history.

Mikuni Shrine

Mikuni Shrine

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Mikuni Shrine is an ancient shrine in Fukui, known for its important festival.

Sakae-no-yashiro

Sakae-no-yashiro

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Sakae-no-yashiro is a Shinto shrine dedicated to historical figures, worth visiting for its uniq...

Hachiman Shrine

Hachiman Shrine

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A historic shrine in Fukui City, rebuilt multiple times, dedicated to Hondawake no Mikoto.

Tsurugi Shrine (Echizen, Fukui)

Tsurugi Shrine (Echizen, Fukui)

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Tsurugi Shrine is an ancient shrine housing important historical artifacts and dedicated to Susa...

Ōshio Hachiman Shrine

Ōshio Hachiman Shrine

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This historic shrine, dedicated to imperial figures, showcases important cultural properties fro...

Ōmushi Shrine (Echizen)

Ōmushi Shrine (Echizen)

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Ōmushi Shrine is an ancient site with important cultural properties and a summer festival.

Uwase Shrine

Uwase Shrine

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Historic shrine founded in 701, known for its unique festival and ancient lineage.

Jogu Shrine

Jogu Shrine

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Jogu Shrine is a historic site in Tsuruga, known for its ancient bell and as a guardian of safe...

Heisenji Hakusan Shrine

Heisenji Hakusan Shrine

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Heisenji Hakusan Shrine: a vast, ancient temple complex with historical gardens and important de...

Hiyoshi Shrine

Hiyoshi Shrine

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Hiyoshi Shrine: a historic site with multiple deities, accessible by bus.

Hino Shrine (Takefu City)

Hino Shrine (Takefu City)

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Hino Shrine is an ancient mountain worship site, protected by local lords, with unique tradition...

Shibata Shrine

Shibata Shrine

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Shibata Shrine honors a samurai and his family on the ruins of Kitanosho Castle.

Hakusan Shrine (Fukui)

Hakusan Shrine (Fukui)

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Hakusan Shrine is an ancient shrine with a unique deity, offering a glimpse into local history.

Shinmei Shrine

Shinmei Shrine

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Shinmei Shrine, founded in 924 and dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, offers a look at a historic s...

Fukui Shrine

Fukui Shrine

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Fukui Shrine is a unique concrete shrine dedicated to Matsudaira Yoshinaga, rebuilt in a moderni...

Shinokura Shrine

Shinokura Shrine

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Shinokura Shrine, founded in 717, is a historic site dedicated to multiple deities.

Wakasahiko Shrine

Wakasahiko Shrine

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Visit this ancient shrine complex to see important cultural properties and learn about local dei...

Fujishima Shrine

Fujishima Shrine

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Fujishima Shrine honors a 14th-century samurai, displaying his helmet and sword as cultural trea...

Asuwa Shrine

Asuwa Shrine

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Asuwa Shrine is an ancient shrine in Fukui City with a unique crest and a historic weeping cherr...

Kanegasaki-gū

Kanegasaki-gū

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Kanegasaki-gū is a Shinto shrine known for love and cherry blossoms, worth visiting for its hist...

Keya Kurotatsu Shrine

Keya Kurotatsu Shrine

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Keya Kurotatsu Shrine, one of Japan's great shrines, enshrines water deities and Emperor Keitai.

Okafuto Shrine

Okafuto Shrine

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Okafuto Shrine is an ancient site for unique rituals and Noh play connections.

Otaki Shrine and Okata Shrine

Otaki Shrine and Okata Shrine

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Visit this ancient shrine to Japan's paper goddess, featuring unique architecture and natural mo...

Izumo-taisha Fukui Branch

Izumo-taisha Fukui Branch

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Visit this branch of Izumo-taisha Grand Shrine to experience its unique spiritual connection and...

Ibe Iwakura Shrine

Ibe Iwakura Shrine

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Ancient shrine dedicated to Sarutahiko-no-mikoto, featuring unique artificial rock formations.

Kunigami Shrine

Kunigami Shrine

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Kunigami Shrine, a historic site honoring Prince Maruko, offers ancient treasures and a glimpse...

Sansha Shrine

Sansha Shrine

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Sansha Shrine is a historic site with unique stone Buddhas, worth visiting for its cultural sign...

Senbei Shrine

Senbei Shrine

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Senbei Shrine, founded in 980, is a cultural property dedicated to Sugawara Michizane.

Suwāzuki Shrine

Suwāzuki Shrine

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Visit Suwāzuki Shrine to see Fukui's oldest main hall and a unique Noh stage.

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