20 Shrines in Tottori worth your time

Visit Ube Shrine, an ancient site dedicated to longevity, featuring unique historical artifacts and a vibrant annual festival.

What it is

• An ancient Shikinai-sha, Ichinomiya of Inaba Province.
• Dedicated to Takenouchi no Sukune no Mikoto, god of longevity.
• Its worship hall appeared on Japanese banknotes.
• The current main hall was rebuilt in 1898.

What to see

• The main hall, rebuilt in 1898.
• Sōriseki stones behind the main hall.
• A circular burial mound, the Ube Shrine Kofun.
• The Kofun dates to the first half of the 5th century.

When to go

• Annual festival on April 21st.
• See the Kirin Shishimai, a cultural property.

Getting there

• Accessible by bus from Tottori Station.

Address

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Official site

www.ubejinja.or.jp

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Ōgamiyama Shrine: a historic mountain shrine with important cultural properties.

What it is

• A shrine in Tottori Prefecture.
• Dedicated to the deity Ōnamuchi-no-kami.
• Emperor Go-Daigo prayed here in 1333.
• Inner shrine rebuilt in 1805.

What to see

• Main shrine at the foot of Mt. Daisen.
• Inner shrine on the mountainside.
• Main and inner shrines are Important Cultural Properties.
• Stone torii gate is a Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
• Inner shrine gate is a Prefectural Tangible Cultural Property.
• A short sword is an Important Cultural Property.

Address

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Official site

www.oogamiyama.or.jp

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Kanzaki Shrine is a historic site dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, known for its unique carvings.

What it is

• A shrine in Kotoura-cho, Tottori Prefecture.
• Dedicated to the deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto.
• Known for household and maritime safety.
• A guardian of cattle and horses.

What to see

• Main hall with carvings of dragons.
• Main hall with carvings of Urashima Taro.
• Main hall with carvings of Otohime and Ryugu-jo.
• A 16-meter dragon carving on the worship hall ceiling.
• Main hall is a prefectural cultural property.
• Worship hall is a prefectural cultural property.

Address

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Hijiri Shrine offers a glimpse into local history and traditional Japanese architecture.

What it is

• A shrine dedicated to three Shinto deities.
• Founded in the western part of Gyotoku district.
• Main building rebuilt in 1710.

What to see

• Main shrine building, a protected cultural property.
• Irimoya-zukuri style main hall with detailed carvings.
• Sacred grove, a protected forest.
• Shrine faces the historic Kano-Orai road.

When to go

• Shinko-sai festival held every two years.
• Shinko-gyoretsu procession is a cultural property.

Address

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Oi Shrine is an ancient Shikinaisha shrine with Japan's largest banner and wooden torii gate.

What it is

• Ancient Shikinaisha shrine, over a thousand years old.
• Dedicated to the deity Amenohinokami.
• Mentioned in the 927 AD Engishiki Jinmyocho.
• Formerly a village shrine with Chigai Ya-mon crest.

What to see

• Japan's largest banner, rebuilt in 1989.
• Banner pole made from a 100-year-old cedar tree.
• One of Japan's largest wooden torii gates.

Getting there

• Located on a hill at the entrance of Yadora district.

Address

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Akaiiwa Shrine is a modern shrine in Tottori, dedicated to Kojiki deities and a myth.

What it is

• Formed in 1920 by a merger of two shrines.
• Main deity is Okuninushi-no-kami.
• Also enshrines Susanoo-no-mikoto and Inadahime-no-mikoto.
• Setting for a myth from the Kojiki ancient texts.

What to see

• A rock on the grounds is associated with the myth.
• Shimizu-i spring is a 30-minute walk away.

Getting there

• Nearest station is Yonago on the JR Sanin Main Line.
• 25 minutes by car from Yonago Station.

Address

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Awashima Shrine, on a forested mountain, offers scenic views and a glimpse into local history.

What it is

• A shrine dedicated to Sukunabikona-no-mikoto.
• Rebuilt on Myojin-san mountain during the Genroku period.
• Renamed Awashima Shrine during the Meiji Restoration.
• Merged with Kitano and Yoho Shrines in the Taisho era.

What to see

• The current shrine building, reconstructed in 1936.
• The entire mountain, a primeval forest.
• The shrine forest, a Prefectural Natural Monument.
• Scenic views from the 36-meter-high mountain.

Address

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A unique shrine dedicated to yokai, offering a whimsical glimpse into Japanese folklore.

What it is

• A shrine incorporating the world of GeGeGe no Kitarō.
• Completed in 2000.
• Visited by Shigeru Mizuki.

What to see

• A black granite sacred body.
• Sacred body is about 3 meters tall.
• Sacred body includes a 300-year-old zelkova tree.
• Medama-oyaji's Cleansing Water is a chōzubachi.
• Cleansing Water has a rotating stone.

Getting there

• Located on Shigeru Mizuki Road in Sakaiminato.

Official site

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Suwa Shrine is a historic shrine with unique architecture and a vibrant festival.

What it is

• Founded in 1278.
• Enshrines a divided spirit from Suwa Grand Shrine.
• Was a prayer place for the Ikeda family.

What to see

• Main hall rebuilt in 1832.
• Heiden, Haiden, and Tsuridono renovated in 1904.
• Heihaden rebuilt in 1904.
• Chizu-shuku Map is a designated cultural property.

When to go

• Pillar Festival started in 1782.
• Pillar Festival is an intangible folk cultural property.

Address

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Shitori Shrine is an ancient, important shrine with National Treasure artifacts worth visiting for its history.

What it is

• An ancient Shikinaisha shrine in Tottori Prefecture.
• The Ichinomiya (first shrine) of Hoki Province.
• Dedicated to the deity Takehazu-chi-no-mikoto.
• Rebuilt in 1554 by the Amago clan.

What to see

• A kyozuka (sutra mound) designated a National Historic Site.
• Excavated artifacts from the kyozuka are National Treasures.

Getting there

• Matsuzaki Station is 35 minutes walk away.

Address

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Official site

www.sidorijinja.com

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Shitori Shrine is an ancient mountainside shrine in Tottori, housing important deities and a historic sword.

What it is

• A Shikinaisha shrine, formerly ranked Gosha.
• Dedicated to Takehatsuchi-no-mikoto and Onamuchi-no-mikoto.
• Also enshrines Futsunushi-no-kami and Takemikazuchi-no-mikoto.

What to see

• Main hall, worship hall, and shrine office, rebuilt in 1919.
• A Kamakura period sword donated by Kamei Musashi-no-kami Korenori.

Getting there

• About a 2-minute drive from Tottori Minami IC exit.

Address

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Tottori Tōshō-gū is a historic Shinto shrine with important 17th-century architecture.

What it is

• Shinto shrine in Tottori City.
• Dedicated to Tōshō Daigongen and Ikeda lords.
• Built in 1650 by Ikeda Mitsunaka.

What to see

• Four buildings are National Important Cultural Properties.
• The main hall was built in 1650.
• The Karamon gate was built in 1650.
• The worship hall and offering hall were built in 1650.

When to go

• Known for its autumn festival.

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Wakasa Shrine is a historic site with a primeval forest, worth visiting for its ancient roots and natural beauty.

What it is

• Founded by the Yabe clan.
• Dedicated to Kuninotokotachi no Mikoto and other deities.
• Originally named Matsugami Daimyojin.
• Received patronage from the Ikeda clan.

What to see

• Primeval forest, a Prefectural Natural Monument.
• Main hall, offering hall, and worship hall.
• Kagura hall and sacred gate.

Getting there

• 15-minute walk from Wakasa Station.

Address

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Nakayama Shrine is a historic site dedicated to ancient deities, worth visiting for its spiritual significance.

What it is

• A Shinto shrine in Daisen, Tottori Prefecture.
• Dedicated to Onamuchi no Mikoto and Tagorihime no Mikoto.
• Also enshrines Inasehagi no Mikoto and Shirousagi no Kami.
• Designated a Gosha in 1872.

What to see

• The main shrine buildings.
• The Sagi Jinja sub-shrine.

Getting there

• 30-minute walk from JR Sanin Main Line Nakayamaguchi Station.

Address

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Hahaki Shrine: a historic shrine with a primeval forest and ancient burial mound.

What it is

• A Shikinaisha, a shrine listed in an ancient text.
• It enshrines eight deities.
• The shrine building was rebuilt in 1877.
• It merged with Kaita Shrine in 1916.

What to see

• The shrine grove, a primeval forest.
• The grove is a National Natural Monument.
• Fukube Kofun, a circular burial mound.
• The Kofun is a Tottori Prefecture historic site.

Address

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Mouke Shrine is a village shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, now worshipped for business prosperity.

What it is

• A village shrine founded in Kawachi, Tottori City.
• Dedicated to the deity Amaterasu Omikami.
• Now widely worshipped for business prosperity.
• Ranked as a village shrine in 1872.

Getting there

• From JR Hogi Station, take the Tottori City Ketaka Loop Bus for Kawachi.
• Get off at Kegoya stop.
• Walk for 15 minutes from Kegoya.

Address

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Hakuto Shrine is a picturesque site dedicated to a mythical rabbit, known for matchmaking and coastal views.

What it is

• Shrine dedicated to Hakuto-no-kami, the White Rabbit of Inaba.
• Known as a god of matchmaking.
• Certified as a 'Lover's Sanctuary' in 2010.

What to see

• Sand sculpture of the myth at the approach entrance.
• Current main hall, rebuilt in the Meiji era.
• Mitarashi Pond on the shrine grounds.
• Hakuto Coast near the shrine.

Address

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Official site

hakutojinja.jp

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Kōno Shrine, established in 1916, is known for healing various body ailments.

What it is

• Shrine dedicated to seven kami.
• Established in 1916.
• Named after the Kōno clan, lords of Yuzuki Castle.
• Known for healing shoulder, hand, hip, and foot ailments.

What to see

• Wooden hand and foot shapes dedicated by visitors.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from JR Inbi Line Hajiki Station.

Address

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Nawa Shrine honors a samurai hero, offering a glimpse into Japan's historical loyalties.

What it is

• A shrine dedicated to samurai Nawa Nagatoshi.
• Nawa Nagatoshi fought for the Southern Court.
• Founded at the presumed site of Nawa's residence.
• Relocated and rebuilt in 1677 by Ikeda Mitsunaka.

What to see

• The current shrine building, completed in 1882.
• Shrine crest: Nawa clan's sailing ship family crest.

Address

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Hakuto Shrine, re-established in 2010, honors ancient deities and offers a peaceful, accessible visit.

What it is

• A re-established shrine, originally a village shrine.
• Founded in 2010, after being abolished in 1914.
• Dedicated to Moto Usagi no Kami, sacred body of Tsukuyomi no Mikoto.
• Ukanomitama no Mikoto was enshrined here in 1868.

Getting there

• 15-minute walk from Koge Station on the JR Imbi Line.

Address

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