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

Akaba Shrine

Akaba Shrine

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Akaba Shrine is an ancient Shinto shrine in Kobe, dedicated to several important deities.

Odai Agata Shrine

Odai Agata Shrine

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Odai Agata Shrine is an ancient shrine in Toyooka, significant for its history and a major summe...

Yama Shrine

Yama Shrine

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Yama Shrine is a historic Shikinaisha shrine dedicated to a tree deity, worth visiting for its s...

Tono Shrine

Tono Shrine

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Tono Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to the hearth god, mentioned in historical texts.

Kinumaki Shrine

Kinumaki Shrine

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Kinumaki Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to sun and agriculture deities, worth visiting fo...

Ikazuchi Shrine

Ikazuchi Shrine

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Ikazuchi Shrine is an ancient shrine with important cultural properties, dedicated to several si...

Amagasaki Ebisu Shrine

Amagasaki Ebisu Shrine

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Amagasaki Ebisu Shrine is a historic site dedicated to the god of business, worth visiting for i...

Ōshima Shrine

Ōshima Shrine

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Ōshima Shrine is a local tutelary shrine with a long history and interesting stone carvings.

Kawashimo Shrine

Kawashimo Shrine

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Kawashimo Shrine: a historic site dedicated to river deities, offering a glimpse into local spir...

Kibune Shrine

Kibune Shrine

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Kibune Shrine is a historic tutelary shrine in Amagasaki, known for its unique gate and lively f...

Tsuto Shrine

Tsuto Shrine

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Ancient Shinto shrine in Nishinomiya City, dedicated to multiple deities, with historical connec...

Nagasu Tenmangu

Nagasu Tenmangu

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A historic shrine in Amagasaki dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, featuring a 17th-century main...

Naruo Hachiman Shrine

Naruo Hachiman Shrine

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Naruo Hachiman Shrine is a historic site rebuilt after an earthquake, offering a peaceful, sceni...

Heinosō Shrine

Heinosō Shrine

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Heinosō Shrine, a historic local shrine, offers a glimpse into Japan's spiritual past.

Omono nushi Shrine

Omono nushi Shrine

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Omono nushi Shrine, a historic site in Amagasaki, enshrines deities and marks significant histor...

Izumo Oyashiro Taisha Koubebunshi

Izumo Oyashiro Taisha Koubebunshi

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Visit this historic branch shrine in Kobe for blessings in marriage and fortune.

Hyōsu Shrine

Hyōsu Shrine

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Hyōsu Shrine is an ancient shrine with unique architecture and a lively autumn festival.

Susanoo Shrine

Susanoo Shrine

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Susanoo Shrine is a historic Nara-period shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-mikoto, featuring a uniq...

Otoshi Konpira Shrine

Otoshi Konpira Shrine

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Otoshi Konpira Shrine: a historic village shrine with unique architecture and a lively autumn fe...

Kanki Hachiman Shrine

Kanki Hachiman Shrine

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Kanki Hachiman Shrine, founded in 1397, offers historical artifacts and an autumn festival.

Sagami-ji Temple

Sagami-ji Temple

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Ancient temple, rebuilt multiple times, with an important pagoda and pilgrimage status.

Izushi Shrine

Izushi Shrine

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Izushi Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine with important cultural properties and a unique festiv...

Koshikiiwa Shrine

Koshikiiwa Shrine

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Koshikiiwa Shrine worships sacred rocks, including a unique granite formation, within a natural...

Mefu Shrine

Mefu Shrine

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Ancient Mefu Shrine, founded in 610 AD, offers a glimpse into Japan's spiritual heritage.

Tada Shrine

Tada Shrine

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Visit Tada Shrine, a National Historic Site, to explore its deep connections to the Genji clan.

Ōmiya Hachiman Shrine

Ōmiya Hachiman Shrine

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Ōmiya Hachiman Shrine is a historic site dedicated to Emperor Ōjin, known for its grand festival...

Matsuo Shrine

Matsuo Shrine

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An ancient shrine founded by Empress Jingu in 201, featuring a historic forest and ties to the n...

Tada Shrine (Tabuto Shrine)

Tada Shrine (Tabuto Shrine)

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Tada Shrine: an ancient shrine in Kawanishi dedicated to imperial ancestors, easily accessible b...

Takanoki Shrine

Takanoki Shrine

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Takanoki Shrine is a historic shrine in Himeji, enshrining three deities, with unique stone arti...

Shōsei Shrine

Shōsei Shrine

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Shosei Shrine is an ancient Kobe shrine dedicated to Isotakeru-no-mikoto, offering a glimpse int...

Matsubara Shrine

Matsubara Shrine

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Matsubara Shrine honors deities, offering a glimpse into local spiritual heritage.

Umashi Shrine

Umashi Shrine

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Umashi Shrine: a historic shrine in Aioi City, home to the region's oldest preserved ema.

Ono Hachiman Shrine

Ono Hachiman Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Kobe, founded in 887, known for traffic safety prayers.

Chikatsu Shrine

Chikatsu Shrine

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Chikatsu Shrine is an ancient shrine with a historic stone gate and unique sumo ring.

Suzunomiya Shrine

Suzunomiya Shrine

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Suzunomiya Shrine, rebuilt after a fire, offers a glimpse into local history and ancient archite...

Iwa Shrine

Iwa Shrine

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Iwa Shrine is an ancient, important Shinto shrine with unique artifacts, worth visiting for its...

Nagata Shrine

Nagata Shrine

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Nagata Shrine is an ancient shrine in Kobe, dedicated to Kotoshiro-nushi-no-kami, worth visiting...

Nishinomiya Shrine

Nishinomiya Shrine

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Nishinomiya Shrine is the head of 3,500 Ebisu shrines, known for its annual 'Lucky Man Race'.

Ikuta Shrine

Ikuta Shrine

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Ikuta Shrine, one of Japan's oldest, offers a glimpse into Kobe's spiritual origins.

Minatogawa Shrine

Minatogawa Shrine

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A historic Kobe shrine dedicated to the loyal warrior Kusunoki Masashige, featuring a treasure h...

Uchide Tenjin Sha

Uchide Tenjin Sha

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Uchide Tenjin Sha is a shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, easily accessible for a quick...

Sanjō Hachiman Shrine

Sanjō Hachiman Shrine

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Historic Ashiya shrine, rebuilt in 1907, with a unique natural monument stone.

Matsuho Shrine

Matsuho Shrine

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Matsuho Shrine, founded in 1339, offers a coastal setting and a historic sword.

Hama Nomiya Tenjin Sha

Hama Nomiya Tenjin Sha

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Visit this shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, easily accessible for a quick cultural sto...

Niwata Shrine

Niwata Shrine

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Niwata Shrine is an ancient Shikinaishosha with a long history of rebuilding.

Okubo Hachimangu

Okubo Hachimangu

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Okubo Hachimangu is a historic shrine in Akashi dedicated to emperors, worth visiting for its cu...

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