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

Kanbe Shrine

Kanbe Shrine

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Kanbe Shrine, a 1200-year-old shrine, offers a glimpse into local religious history.

Fukuo Shrine

Fukuo Shrine

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Fukuo Shrine is a historic Nishinomiya shrine, part of the "Sanfukujin" group, rebuilt multiple...

Inazume Shrine

Inazume Shrine

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Inazume Shrine is a historic site dedicated to ancient deities, rebuilt multiple times after fir...

Takenomiya Shrine

Takenomiya Shrine

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Takenomiya Shrine is a historic Himeji shrine with a unique tiered layout and multiple merged de...

Iibo Nimasu Amaterasu Shrine

Iibo Nimasu Amaterasu Shrine

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Visit this ancient shrine, one of Harima's Great Three, dedicated to Amaterasu Kuniteruhiko Hoak...

Awaga Shrine

Awaga Shrine

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Awaga Shrine is an ancient shrine with important cultural properties, worth visiting for its his...

Susanō Shrine

Susanō Shrine

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Seven historic shrines dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, with important cultural properties and an...

Susanoo Shrine

Susanoo Shrine

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Susanoo Shrine is a historic site dedicated to Susanoo-no-mikoto, rebuilt after WWII, with uniqu...

Tsunashiki Tenmangu

Tsunashiki Tenmangu

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Ancient shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, easily accessible for a quick cultural stop.

Onokorojima Shrine

Onokorojima Shrine

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Visit this shrine for its massive torii gate and spiritual blessings for matchmaking and childbi...

Maikoroku Shrine

Maikoroku Shrine

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Maikoroku Shrine, founded in 1689, is worth visiting for its exceptional Ebisu and Daikoku statu...

Ashiyama Shrine

Ashiyama Shrine

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Ashiya Shrine: a historic site with unique tombs and a matchmaking deity.

Itsukushima Shrine

Itsukushima Shrine

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Itsukushima Shrine is a historic Kobe shrine, relocated multiple times, worth visiting for its u...

Aga Shrine

Aga Shrine

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Aga Shrine is an ancient shrine in Himeji, home to important cultural properties and a lively au...

Arai Shrine

Arai Shrine

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Arai Shrine: a historic site dedicated to Ōnamuchi-no-kami, with important cultural properties.

Arakawa Shrine

Arakawa Shrine

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Arakawa Shrine: a 300-year-old shrine in Himeji with castle-like walls and unique festivals.

Suwa Shrine

Suwa Shrine

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Historic shrine in Kobe dedicated to guardian deities, with connections to imperial history.

Morosugi Shrine

Morosugi Shrine

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Morosugi Shrine, a historic site with unique architecture, is worth visiting for its tranquil se...

Kamo Shrine

Kamo Shrine

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Kamo Shrine is a historic shrine with important cultural properties and a unique sago palm.

Hashiudo Shrine

Hashiudo Shrine

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Hashiudo Shrine, over 1100 years old, is dedicated to academics and calligraphy.

Kuruma-Ōtoshi Shrine

Kuruma-Ōtoshi Shrine

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Ancient shrine dedicated to Ōtoshi Mioya no Kami, known for its unique Okina-mai ritual.

Sakatare Shrine

Sakatare Shrine

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Sakatare Shrine: an ancient shrine with a beautiful main hall, revered by sake brewers.

Suzuno Mori Shrine

Suzuno Mori Shrine

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Suzuno Mori Shrine: a historic site linked to folklore, featuring a notable ancient tree.

Osakabe Shrine

Osakabe Shrine

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Osakabe Shrine, a historic shrine in Himeji, offers a glimpse into local history and vibrant fes...

Sekimori Inari Shrine

Sekimori Inari Shrine

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Sekimori Inari Shrine marks a historic barrier, offering a glimpse into ancient Japanese poetry...

Ae Shrine

Ae Shrine

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Ae Shrine is a historic shrine with unique architecture and a lively autumn festival.

Aokura Shrine

Aokura Shrine

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A mountainside shrine dedicated to a giant rock, known for sacred water beneficial for eye healt...

Yabu Shrine

Yabu Shrine

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Yabu Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to agriculture, with unique festivals and historical...

Komagabayashi Shrine

Komagabayashi Shrine

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A historic Hachiman shrine in Kobe, rebuilt after fire, offering a glimpse into local history.

Takamefu Shrine

Takamefu Shrine

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Takamefu Shrine is a historic site with important cultural properties, founded in the 6th centur...

Takasago Shrine

Takasago Shrine

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Takasago Shrine offers a historic lighthouse, a main shrine with unique roof tiles, and a Noh st...

Usuki Hachiman Shrine

Usuki Hachiman Shrine

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Usuki Hachiman Shrine is a historic site with cultural properties and unique artifacts.

Kamo Shrine

Kamo Shrine

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Kamo Shrine is a historic site dedicated to a powerful deity, easily accessible by train.

Kōnoike Shrine

Kōnoike Shrine

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Kōnoike Shrine is a historic shrine dedicated to Emperor Ankan, featuring a beautiful Edo-period...

Kashima Shrine

Kashima Shrine

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Kashima Shrine grants once-in-a-lifetime wishes, attracting visitors for its unique wish-making...

Tatsuno Shrine

Tatsuno Shrine

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Tatsuno Shrine honors a local lord, offering a glimpse into regional history and architecture.

Ojiro Shrine

Ojiro Shrine

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Ojiro Shrine is an ancient shrine with unique cultural properties, worth visiting for its histor...

Kabuto-hachiman Shrine

Kabuto-hachiman Shrine

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Ancient mountain shrine with unique artifacts and a lively autumn festival.

Aratama Shrine

Aratama Shrine

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Aratama Shrine, dedicated to the god of wind, offers a glimpse into traditional Japanese archite...

Aritaka Inari Shrine

Aritaka Inari Shrine

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A small, historic Inari shrine with a tunnel of torii gates, established in the early 1700s.

Isekuruma Shrine

Isekuruma Shrine

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Isekuruma Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to the sun goddess, noted for its historical sig...

Matsubara Shrine

Matsubara Shrine

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Matsubara Shrine, founded in 901 AD, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese history and legend.

Ōta Shrine

Ōta Shrine

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Ōta Shrine is a historic site in Hyōgo Prefecture, founded in 859, dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikot...

Yoshitaki Shrine

Yoshitaki Shrine

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Yoshitaki Shrine, founded in the Koji era, enshrines several deities behind a waterfall.

Akō Ōishi Shrine

Akō Ōishi Shrine

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This shrine honors the 47 Akō Rōshi, offering historical relics and a national historic gate.

Hirota Shrine

Hirota Shrine

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Hirota Shrine is an ancient Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami Aramitama, rebuilt afte...

Isekisan Shrine

Isekisan Shrine

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Isekisan Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to two clan deities, with a rare 10-year festival...

Junisho Shrine

Junisho Shrine

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Junisho Shrine is a historic Himeji shrine dedicated to healing, founded in 928.

Kumano Shrine

Kumano Shrine

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Kumano Shrine is an ancient shrine in Kobe dedicated to creation deities, worth visiting for its...

Rokkōhime Shrine

Rokkōhime Shrine

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Ancient mountaintop shrine with a sacred Jomon-era rock, offering unique spiritual history.

Hokura Shrine

Hokura Shrine

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Hokura Shrine is an ancient shrine with unique rock altars and plum grove, worth visiting for hi...

Kushi iwamado Shrine

Kushi iwamado Shrine

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Ancient Shikinaisha shrine in Sasayama City, Hyogo, housing important Heian-period statues.

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Sumiyoshi Shrine

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Sumiyoshi Shrine is a historic site in Ono City, Hyogo, with a Kofun period mirror.

Keta Shrine

Keta Shrine

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Keta Shrine is a historic provincial shrine with a 15th-century gong, worth visiting for its cul...

Sone-tenmangu

Sone-tenmangu

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This shrine, dedicated to the deity of learning, offers a preserved pine tree and a garden.

Hyōmai Shrine

Hyōmai Shrine

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Hyōmai Shrine honors a warrior and features a unique sumo stand, a Hyogo Prefectural Important C...

Nakatomi Itate Shrine

Nakatomi Itate Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Tatsuno City, dedicated to deities, worth visiting for its historical signific...

Tsunashiki Tenman Shrine

Tsunashiki Tenman Shrine

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Historic Kobe shrine dedicated to learning, with ties to Prince Shotoku and Sugawara no Michizan...

Tenman Shrine

Tenman Shrine

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Historic shrine dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, rebuilt in the 17th century, a short walk from...

Nagusa Shrine

Nagusa Shrine

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Nagusa Shrine, on Mt. Myoken, offers historical architecture and cultural properties worth seein...

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