Shrines in Hyōgo

Hyōgo Prefecture is home to 217 shrines, including Susanoo Shrine in Kobe and Izushi Shrine. Visitors can find a wide variety of spiritual sites across the prefecture.

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

Susanoo Shrine (Higashinada-ku, Kobe)

Susanoo Shrine (Higashinada-ku, Kobe)

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Susanoo Shrine is a historic site dedicated to powerful deities, offering a glimpse into ancient...

Yuraminato Shrine

Yuraminato Shrine

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Yuraminato Shrine is a historic guardian shrine of Yura Minato, worth visiting for its local sig...

Izushi Shrine

Izushi Shrine

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Izushi Shrine, an ancient site dedicated to Amenohiboko-no-mikoto, offers a glimpse into Japan's...

Nomi no Sukune Shrine

Nomi no Sukune Shrine

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Visit this shrine to learn about the origins of sumo and see unique sumo-related donations.

Budai Shrine

Budai Shrine

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Budai Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, easily accessible by bus.

Kasuga Shrine

Kasuga Shrine

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Visit this shrine for its historic Noh stage and vibrant autumn festival.

Izanagi Jingū

Izanagi Jingū

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Japan's oldest shrine, dedicated to the creation gods, offers a glimpse into ancient myths.

Utsuno- Shrine

Utsuno- Shrine

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Utsuno Shrine is a historic site in Hyogo, known for its unique lion dance and summer festival.

Oikube Hyouzu Shrine

Oikube Hyouzu Shrine

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Ancient shrine dedicated to a cow god, known for its unique calf-praying custom.

Hide Shrine

Hide Shrine

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Hide Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine, notable for its architecture and connection to Prince T...

Takano Shrine

Takano Shrine

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Takano Shrine is an ancient shrine with unique maritime artifacts, offering a glimpse into local...

Hajikami Shrine

Hajikami Shrine

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Hajikami Shrine is a historic mountaintop shrine with important cultural properties and a famous...

Akabuchi Shrine

Akabuchi Shrine

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Akabuchi Shrine, founded in 507, is a historic site with important cultural properties worth see...

Shiota Hachiman Shrine

Shiota Hachiman Shrine

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Historic Shinto shrine with scenic steps and multiple deities, rebuilt after war.

Ichinomiya Shrine

Ichinomiya Shrine

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Ichinomiya Shrine is an ancient shrine in Kobe dedicated to Tagorihime-no-mikoto, worth visiting...

Shichinomiya Shrine

Shichinomiya Shrine

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Shichinomiya Shrine is a historic Kobe shrine, rebuilt after war, dedicated to Onamuchi-no-mikot...

Sannomiya Shrine

Sannomiya Shrine

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Sannomiya Shrine: a historic site in Kobe, dedicated to a water goddess.

Mitsuishi Shrine

Mitsuishi Shrine

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Mitsuishi Shrine is a historic Kobe shrine dedicated to ancient deities, easily accessible for a...

Nakashima Shrine

Nakashima Shrine

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Nakashima Shrine, founded in 606 AD, is revered for confectionery and sericulture gods.

Kukuhi Shrine

Kukuhi Shrine

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Kukuhi Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to the god of trees, featuring a historic main hall...

Kusho Goryō-tenjinsha

Kusho Goryō-tenjinsha

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A historic Himeji shrine, once home to a famous rakugoka, worth visiting for its unique stone to...

Ninomiya Shrine

Ninomiya Shrine

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Ninomiya Shrine is one of eight Ikuta-related shrines, with unique sub-shrines worth exploring.

Gonomiya Shrine

Gonomiya Shrine

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Gonomiya Shrine is an ancient Kobe shrine with unique subordinate shrines, worth visiting for it...

Isagu Shrine

Isagu Shrine

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Isagu Shrine is a historic site in Amagasaki with Imperial ties and cultural properties.

Iwashizu Shrine

Iwashizu Shrine

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Ancient shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, featuring a unique main hall and historical groun...

Iwatsuhime Shrine

Iwatsuhime Shrine

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Visit this historic shrine in Akō for maritime safety blessings and matchmaking.

Ikota Shrine

Ikota Shrine

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Ikota Shrine is a historic shrine rebuilt after an earthquake, with ancient burial mound remnant...

Ikawadani Sōja

Ikawadani Sōja

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Ikawadani Sōja is a historic Shinto shrine in Kobe, known for its autumn festival.

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Sumiyoshi Shrine

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Sumiyoshi Shrine is a historic site with important cultural properties, offering a glimpse into...

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Sumiyoshi Shrine

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Sumiyoshi Shrine is an ancient, historically significant shrine with beautiful architecture.

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Sumiyoshi Shrine

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A historic shrine founded in 825 that serves as a guardian for the Akura area and hosts traditio...

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Sumiyoshi Shrine

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Sumiyoshi Shrine is a historic guardian of maritime safety, featuring Akashi's only Noh stage.

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Sumiyoshi Shrine

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Sumiyoshi Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to sea deities, rebuilt multiple times over cent...

Saho Shrine

Saho Shrine

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Saho Shrine is an ancient shrine with a rich history, known for its unique festivals.

Hachinomiya Shrine

Hachinomiya Shrine

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Hachinomiya Shrine, founded by Empress Jingu, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese spiritual h...

Hachiman Shrine

Hachiman Shrine

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Visit this historic shrine to see a rare main hall and experience a lively autumn festival.

Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine

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Yasaka Shrine is a historic 15th-century shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, easily accessibl...

Kuchi Shrine

Kuchi Shrine

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Kuchi Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to forest and storm deities, offering a glimpse into...

Rokujo Hachiman Shrine

Rokujo Hachiman Shrine

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Historic shrine in Kobe with a unique pagoda and cultural properties, worth visiting for its her...

Rokko Yahata Shrine

Rokko Yahata Shrine

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Rokko Yahata Shrine is a historic shrine with a unique main hall, conveniently located near trai...

Mukoyama Shrine

Mukoyama Shrine

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Mukoyama Shrine offers a historic stone shrine and mountain views, dedicated to Kikuri-hime-no-m...

Hyōzu Shrine

Hyōzu Shrine

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Hyōzu Shrine, founded in 746, protects life and property, and features a towering magnolia tree.

Itsukushima Shrine

Itsukushima Shrine

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Itsukushima Shrine, founded in 1180, is a historic site dedicated to Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto.

Himeji Gokoku Shrine

Himeji Gokoku Shrine

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A solemn shrine in Himeji dedicated to war dead, offering a glimpse into local history.

Hyogo Kobe Gokoku Shrine

Hyogo Kobe Gokoku Shrine

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This shrine honors war dead from Hyogo Prefecture, offering a quiet place for reflection.

Kitano Tenman Shrine

Kitano Tenman Shrine

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Historic shrine in Kobe dedicated to learning, next to Weathercock House, a short walk from Sann...

Senhime Tenmangū

Senhime Tenmangū

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A mountainside shrine founded by Princess Senhime in 1623, offering a historic connection to Him...

Itsukushima Shrine

Itsukushima Shrine

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Itsukushima Shrine, also known as Awajishima Benzaiten, is worth visiting for its unique monumen...

Wada Shrine

Wada Shrine

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A historic Kobe shrine founded in 1173, featuring deities from the Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage a...

Yo-no-Miya Shrine

Yo-no-Miya Shrine

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Yo-no-Miya Shrine is a resilient Kobe shrine dedicated to a revered deity.

Shisho Shrine

Shisho Shrine

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Shisho Shrine, founded in 708, enshrines hot spring deities and hosts a lively autumn festival.

Tainohata Yakuyoke-hachimangū

Tainohata Yakuyoke-hachimangū

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Japan's oldest shrine for warding off evil, offering unique historical and spiritual insights.

Yamato-Okunitama Shrine

Yamato-Okunitama Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Awaji, dedicated to Yamato-Okunitama-no-kami, with a history of imperial recog...

Ōshio Tenmangū

Ōshio Tenmangū

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Ōshio Tenmangū is a Shinto shrine in Himeji known for its unique autumn festival.

Osake Shrine

Osake Shrine

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Osake Shrine: a historic shrine in Akō, Hyōgo, known for its significant boat festival.

Amatsu Shrine

Amatsu Shrine

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Amatsu Shrine is a historic shrine with a unique main hall, easily accessible by bus.

Tenma Shrine

Tenma Shrine

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Tenma Shrine is a historic Tenmangu in Inami Town, dedicated to Sugawara Michizane.

Himeji Shrine

Himeji Shrine

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Himeji Shrine honors local lords, offering a peaceful historical visit near Himeji Castle.

Sousayakujin-hachiman Shrine

Sousayakujin-hachiman Shrine

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Ancient shrine, founded in 749, known for warding off evil and dedicated to Hachiman Okami.

Takarazuka Shrine

Takarazuka Shrine

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Takarazuka Shrine offers a spiritual experience with multiple deities and a scenic first sunrise...

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