Shrines in Gifu

Gifu Prefecture has 195 shrines, including Higashiyama Hakusan Shrine and Gifu Tōshō-gū. Many are set in nature, offering a peaceful visit.

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

Higashiyama Hakusan Shrine

Higashiyama Hakusan Shrine

Takayama's oldest shrine, founded in the 8th century, with unique cultural properties.

Ōfuna Shrine

Ōfuna Shrine

Mountain shrine with important cultural properties, ancient trees, and a scenic approach.

Gifu Tōshō-gū

Gifu Tōshō-gū

Gifu Tōshō-gū enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu, rebuilt with ancient cypress wood.

Asahi Inari Shrine

Asahi Inari Shrine

A unique shrine dedicated to aviation history, offering a glimpse into Japan's past.

Miwa Shrine

Miwa Shrine

Miwa Shrine is a historic guardian shrine of the Ibi River, known for its vibrant annual festiva...

Kaminoshima-Shinmei Shrine

Kaminoshima-Shinmei Shrine

A historic shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, offering a glimpse into traditional Japanese a...

Shimohara-hachiman Shrine

Shimohara-hachiman Shrine

A historic shrine in Gero City featuring a unique railroad crossing on its grounds and a sacred...

Nakayama Shrine

Nakayama Shrine

Nakayama Shrine is an ancient shrine rebuilt in 1569, dedicated to a metalworking deity.

Nakagawa Shrine

Nakagawa Shrine

Nakagawa Shrine is a historic local shrine in Nakatsugawa City, rebuilt over centuries.

Kukumiohiko Shrine

Kukumiohiko Shrine

Ancient mountainside shrine dedicated to a local deity, offering a glimpse into Japan's spiritua...

Kuzu-hachimangū

Kuzu-hachimangū

Kuzu Hachiman Shrine features two ancient, large cedar trees designated as National Natural Monu...

Imao Shrine

Imao Shrine

Imao Shrine is a historic shrine complex with unique festivals, worth visiting for its cultural...

Ibuki Shrine

Ibuki Shrine

Ibuki Shrine is an ancient shrine with a designated natural monument cedar tree.

Iwanonishi Shrine

Iwanonishi Shrine

Visit this historic shrine, founded in 1875, dedicated to imperial ancestors, adjacent to an imp...

Sakuta Shrine

Sakuta Shrine

Sakuta Shrine is a historic shrine dedicated to Uke Mochi no Kami, offering a glimpse into local...

Yatsurugi Shrine (Ginan)

Yatsurugi Shrine (Ginan)

Yatsurugi Shrine is a historic site dedicated to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, easily accessible by t...

Hakken Shrine

Hakken Shrine

Hakken Shrine is a historic site in Gifu, worth visiting for its ancient festival floats.

Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine

Historic shrine founded in 1655, protecting Gujo Hachiman Castle, with a lively summer festival.

Sakamoto Shrine & Hachimangu

Sakamoto Shrine & Hachimangu

Ancient shrine with unique statues and a historic tree, rebuilt after destruction.

Hachiman Shrine (Kakamigahara)

Hachiman Shrine (Kakamigahara)

Hachiman Shrine in Kakamigahara, Gifu, is a historic site with a unique festival museum.

Hachiman Shrine

Hachiman Shrine

Hachiman Shrine, founded in 1319, offers a glimpse into local history and culture.

Sunomata Hachiman Shrine

Sunomata Hachiman Shrine

Sunomata Hachiman Shrine: a historic shrine dedicated to Emperor Ojin, easily accessible by bus.

Hachiman Shrine (mino)

Hachiman Shrine (mino)

Hachiman Shrine is a historic site in Mino City, known for its significant festival floats.

Hachiman Shrine (Kasamatsu)

Hachiman Shrine (Kasamatsu)

Hachiman Shrine is a historic site in Gifu with ancient artifacts and a lively spring festival.

Yaegaki Shrine

Yaegaki Shrine

A historic shrine in Tarui hosting a major May festival with elaborate floats and traditional ka...

izumo Fukutoku Shrine

izumo Fukutoku Shrine

Izumo Fukutoku Shrine: a unique shrine with fertility symbols and deities of fortune.

Kasami Shrine

Kasami Shrine

Kasami Shrine is an ancient shrine with historic buildings and unique wooden carvings.

Kamo Shrine

Kamo Shrine

Kamo Shrine is a historic site dedicated to Kamowakeikazuchi no Mikoto, offering a glimpse into...

Kanō Hachiman Shrine

Kanō Hachiman Shrine

A historic Shinto shrine in Gifu City, relocated to guard Kanō Castle.

Jūgosha Shrine

Jūgosha Shrine

Jūgosha Shrine: a historic site with unique artifacts, founded in 826 and revered by the Toki cl...

Chiyoho Inari Shrine

Chiyoho Inari Shrine

One of Japan's Great Inari shrines, known for its unique offerings and lively approach.

Nangū Otabi Shrine

Nangū Otabi Shrine

Visit this historic shrine, rebuilt after a famous battle, to see unique relocated structures.

Sakashita Shrine

Sakashita Shrine

Sakashita Shrine offers a glimpse into local traditions and history, easily accessible by train.

Sakahogi Shrine

Sakahogi Shrine

Sakahogi Shrine is an ancient Shinto shrine, one of the Three Kamo Shrines, with a rebuilt main...

Sunomata Shrine

Sunomata Shrine

Sunomata Shrine: a historic shrine in Ogaki City with unique subsidiary shrines.

Tagi Shrine

Tagi Shrine

Tagi Shrine is a historic site in Gifu with important cultural properties and ancient roots.

Tai Shrine

Tai Shrine

Tai Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to Osunebime no Mikoto, worth visiting for its histori...

Yasharyū Shrine

Yasharyū Shrine

A mountain shrine founded in 1647, dedicated to a dragon deity, and rebuilt multiple times.

Oi Shrine

Oi Shrine

Oi Shrine is a historic site in Gifu, enshrining important deities since 988.

Ōgakimoto-hachimangū

Ōgakimoto-hachimangū

Shinmei Shrine is the original site of Ōgaki Hachiman Shrine, dedicated to Amaterasu-Ōmikami.

Ōyama Hakusan Shrine

Ōyama Hakusan Shrine

Ancient mountain-top shrine with unique art and a sacred cedar tree.

Oyama Shrine (Tomika)

Oyama Shrine (Tomika)

A historic Shikinaisha shrine in Gifu enshrining Oyamatsumi no Kami and several other significan...

Otsu Shrine (Hida)

Otsu Shrine (Hida)

Otsu Shrine is a historic site in Hida City, enshrining ancient deities and recognized for its c...

Oyada Shrine

Oyada Shrine

Ancient shrine in Mino City, Gifu, known for its historic buildings and stunning maple valley.

Oomiwa Shrine

Oomiwa Shrine

Oomiwa Shrine is a historic shrine in Gifu Prefecture, offering a glimpse into ancient Japanese...

Ōfune Shrine

Ōfune Shrine

Ōfune Shrine is a historic site with important cultural properties and a sacred ancient cedar.

Tairyō Shrine

Tairyō Shrine

Tairyō Shrine honors a Jinshin War commander, rebuilt after 1600, and is a significant local shr...

Tenman Shrine (Takayama)

Tenman Shrine (Takayama)

Takayama's Tenman Shrine, also known as Murayama Tenjin, is a historic Shinto site worth visitin...

Tenjin Shrine

Tenjin Shrine

Tenjin Shrine: a historic shrine in Gifu City, dedicated to two deities, with a modern building.

Tenjin Shrine (Mizuhoshi City)

Tenjin Shrine (Mizuhoshi City)

This ancient shrine, a Moto Ise site, offers a glimpse into Japan's spiritual past.

Tabekoten Shrine

Tabekoten Shrine

Tabekoten Shrine: a historic site with unique festivals and traditional rituals.

Tabe Shrine

Tabe Shrine

Tabe Shrine is an ancient shrine with unknown origins, rebuilt after a fire, dedicated to three...

Okunomiya yasharyū Shrine

Okunomiya yasharyū Shrine

A remote mountain shrine dedicated to a dragon god, rebuilt after snow destroyed earlier version...

Komamori Shrine

Komamori Shrine

Komamori Shrine is a historic site with unique features, easily accessible for a quick visit.

Kōshi Shrine

Kōshi Shrine

Kōshi Shrine is a modern shrine near Yōrō Park, dedicated to a local legend.

Ubanato Shrine (Anpachi Town)

Ubanato Shrine (Anpachi Town)

Ubanato Shrine is a historic shrine in Gifu Prefecture, dedicated to significant Shinto deities.

Abiromi Shrine

Abiromi Shrine

Abiromi Shrine is a historic site in Gifu, known for its traditional dance and film appearance.

Yamazakura Shrine

Yamazakura Shrine

Yamazakura Shrine, dedicated to a horse, offers a unique cultural experience and a historic fire...

Kishitsurugi Shrine

Kishitsurugi Shrine

Kishitsurugi Shrine is a historic shrine in Gujo City, founded in 1614, known for its spring fes...

Tokiwa Shrine

Tokiwa Shrine

Tokiwa Shrine honors Ogaki's past lords, a peaceful historical site easily accessible from the s...

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