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

Itatehyōzu Shrine

Itatehyōzu Shrine

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Ancient shrine within Himeji Castle, rebuilt after war, with unique festivals.

Ōbe Shrine

Ōbe Shrine

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Ōbe Shrine is a historic site in Kawanishi with ancient roots and a magnificent camphor tree.

Kohama Kōtai Shrine

Kohama Kōtai Shrine

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Kohama Kōtai Shrine is a historic shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Ōmikami, offering a glimpse into...

Onoe Shrine

Onoe Shrine

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Historic shrine with a famous pine tree and important cultural properties, easily accessible by...

Sangu Shrine

Sangu Shrine

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Sangu Shrine is a historic village shrine dedicated to Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto, offering a glimpse...

Okata Shrine

Okata Shrine

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Okata Shrine is an ancient shrine rebuilt after an earthquake, offering a glimpse into local his...

Oka Inari Shrine

Oka Inari Shrine

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Oka Inari Shrine offers a scenic torii gate tunnel and town views from a park hill.

Iwatsubo Shrine

Iwatsubo Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Miki City, rebuilt after fire, known for its lively autumn festival.

Iwaya Shrine

Iwaya Shrine

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Iwaya Shrine is a historic site in Akashi City, dedicated to creation deities, rebuilt after war...

Kawamo Shrine

Kawamo Shrine

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Kawamo Shrine is a historic shrine near Osaka, offering a glimpse into Japan's ancient spiritual...

Hiromine Shrine

Hiromine Shrine

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Hiromine Shrine is a historic head shrine on Mount Hiromine, worth visiting for its cultural pro...

Hirohata-tenmangū

Hirohata-tenmangū

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Visit this Himeji shrine to see its historic buildings and lively autumn festival.

Yuzuruha Shrine

Yuzuruha Shrine

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Yuzuruha Shrine: an ancient shrine in a sake region, known for its unique soccer connections.

Mikuriya Shrine

Mikuriya Shrine

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Mikuriya Shrine is a historic shrine in Akashi City, worth visiting for its festivals and unique...

Misaka Shrine

Misaka Shrine

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Misaka Shrine is a historic shrine in Miki City, worth visiting for its unique architecture and...

Mikata Shrine

Mikata Shrine

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Mikata Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine with a rare main hall from 1527, worth visiting for it...

Goryō Shrine

Goryō Shrine

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Goryō Shrine is a historic site in Sanda, Hyogo, showcasing unique religious architecture.

Ebisu Shrine

Ebisu Shrine

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Ebisu Shrine is a historic site in Miki City, offering unique festivals and cultural insights.

Minume Shrine

Minume Shrine

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Minume Shrine is a historic Kobe shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, rebuilt after WWII.

Hioka Shrine

Hioka Shrine

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Hioka Shrine: an ancient Shikinaisha shrine known for safe childbirth prayers, easily accessible...

Hino Shrine

Hino Shrine

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Hino Shrine is a rebuilt 14th-century shrine with a protected forest, dedicated to Amaterasu Omi...

Arikoyama Inari Shrine

Arikoyama Inari Shrine

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A mountaintop shrine with many torii gates, offering historical insights and scenic views.

Arima Shrine

Arima Shrine

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Arima Shrine is an ancient Shinto shrine with a rich history and a beautiful natural setting.

Kiniwa Shrine

Kiniwa Shrine

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Kiniwa Shrine, founded in 1615, offers sea views and unique summer festival traditions.

Moto-Sumiyoshi Shrine

Moto-Sumiyoshi Shrine

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Visit this shrine to see the origin of Sumiyoshi Sanjin enshrinement and unique modern monuments...

Murakamiteisha

Murakamiteisha

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A Kobe shrine dedicated to Emperor Murakami, known for its unique biwa legend.

Matsubara Hachiman Shrine

Matsubara Hachiman Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Himeji, famous for its autumn fighting festival.

Matsuo Shrine

Matsuo Shrine

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Matsuo Shrine is a historic site dedicated to two deities, offering a glimpse into local religio...

Matsuo Inari Shrine

Matsuo Inari Shrine

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Matsuo Inari Shrine is a unique Inari shrine with a Billiken statue, a short walk from JR Kobe S...

Itayadoyahata Shrine

Itayadoyahata Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Kobe dedicated to various deities, a peaceful stop near a historic station.

Hayashi Shrine

Hayashi Shrine

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Akashi's oldest shrine, Hayashi Shrine, offers a glimpse into ancient origins and vibrant autumn...

Kaibara Hachiman Shrine

Kaibara Hachiman Shrine

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Ancient shrine with historic buildings and a pagoda, easily accessible by train.

Yanagihara-ten Shrine

Yanagihara-ten Shrine

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This historic Tenmangu shrine, founded in 905, offers a glimpse into centuries of Japanese devot...

Yanagiwara Hiruko Shrine

Yanagiwara Hiruko Shrine

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Yanagiwara Hiruko Shrine, or Yanagiwara Ebisu, is a significant shrine for good fortune.

Kakinomoto Shrine

Kakinomoto Shrine

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Kakinomoto Shrine honors a poet, offering unique cultural insights and scenic views.

Sakurai Shrine

Sakurai Shrine

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Sakurai Shrine honors a samurai family, displaying historical artifacts including a famous sword...

Miwakare Park

Miwakare Park

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Miwakare Park marks Japan's lowest central watershed, where rivers diverge to two different seas...

Mio Shrine

Mio Shrine

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Mio Shrine is an ancient Himeji shrine with a rich history and seasonal festivals.

Mizutani Shrine

Mizutani Shrine

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A historic shrine in Yabu City dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, featuring unique ritual wrestling...

Himuro Shrine

Himuro Shrine

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A historic Kobe shrine dedicated to ice storage and love, featuring connections to Emperor Ninto...

Kawachi Kunitama Shrine

Kawachi Kunitama Shrine

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This historic shrine, dedicated to ancient deities, offers a glimpse into Japan's spiritual heri...

Tomari Shrine

Tomari Shrine

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A historic shrine in Kakogawa featuring eight National Tangible Cultural Properties rebuilt by t...

Hohokabe Shrine

Hohokabe Shrine

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Hohokabe Shrine, founded in 680, offers unique historical artifacts and a vibrant summer festiva...

Hazu Hachiman Shrine

Hazu Hachiman Shrine

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Ancient Hachiman shrine with a unique main hall and historic stone structures.

Tsuda Tenma Shrine

Tsuda Tenma Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Himeji, dedicated to scholars and gods, with important cultural properties.

Watatsumi Shrine (Kobe)

Watatsumi Shrine (Kobe)

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One of Harima's three great shrines, founded by Empress Jingu and dedicated to the three gods of...

Minato Hachiman Shrine

Minato Hachiman Shrine

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Minato Hachiman Shrine is a historic Kobe shrine rebuilt after war, offering unique cultural ins...

Yusen Shrine

Yusen Shrine

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Yusen Shrine is an ancient Shikinaisha Grand Shrine with a rich history and notable deities.

Kumano Shrine

Kumano Shrine

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Kumano Shrine is a historic site with a unique mathematics shrine and the oldest stone lantern i...

Inano Shrine

Inano Shrine

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Inano Shrine is a historic site with unique architecture and cultural properties, worth visiting...

Kotoura Shrine

Kotoura Shrine

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Kotoura Shrine, dedicated to Minamoto no Tōru, is notable for its unique leveling point and whit...

Mizuoka Hachiman Shrine

Mizuoka Hachiman Shrine

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Mizuoka Hachiman Shrine is a historic shrine in Kobe, known for its unique architecture and live...

Namaze Kōtai Shrine

Namaze Kōtai Shrine

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A historic shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Ōmikami, easily accessible by train.

Oushiko Shrine

Oushiko Shrine

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Visit Oushiko Shrine to see Ishi-no-Hoden, a massive, ancient stone structure, one of Japan's "T...

Otokoyama Hachimangū

Otokoyama Hachimangū

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This historic shrine, rebuilt after a fire, offers a glimpse into Himeji's past.

Masakatsu Shrine

Masakatsu Shrine

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Ancient shrine in a sacred forest, offering a glimpse into Japan's spiritual heritage.

Kotai Shrine

Kotai Shrine

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Kotai Shrine, a historic site dedicated to important deities, offers a glimpse into local cultur...

Isobe Shrine

Isobe Shrine

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Isobe Shrine, a historic site with a 1,000-year-old tree, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese...

Gion Shrine

Gion Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Kobe dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, known for its summer festival.

Kobe Suiten-gū

Kobe Suiten-gū

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Kobe Suiten-gū is a shrine dedicated to water deities, offering a glimpse into Japanese spiritua...

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