Shrines in Ibaraki

Ibaraki Prefecture has 92 shrines, including Daihō-hachimangū and Hitachi-no-Kuni Izumo-taisha. Visitors can find a variety of spiritual sites across the prefecture.

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

Daihō-hachimangū

Daihō-hachimangū

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Oldest Hachimangū in Kanto, this shrine offers important cultural properties and a unique sumo r...

Hitachi-no-Kuni Izumo-taisha

Hitachi-no-Kuni Izumo-taisha

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Matchmaking shrine with a giant rope, offering unique spiritual and artistic experiences.

Ikisu Shrine

Ikisu Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Ikisu Shrine is a historic shrine with sacred springs, worth visiting for its ancient roots and...

Kesonuma Inari Shrine

Kesonuma Inari Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Kesonuma Inari Shrine, founded in 1478, offers a glimpse into local history and culture.

Kumano Shrine

Kumano Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Ancient Kumano Shrine, founded in 1394, offers a glimpse into traditional architecture and sacre...

Horide Shrine

Horide Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Horide Shrine, founded in 1663, offers ocean views and a sacred mirror.

Shimodate Haguro Shrine

Shimodate Haguro Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine with unique statues and a lively summer festival, worth visiting for history and...

Takeda Suga Shrine

Takeda Suga Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

This shrine combines two historic sites, offering a glimpse into local religious history and anc...

Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Yasaka Shrine is a historic site in Tsuchiura, revered by local lords, with cultural properties...

Hachiman Shrine

Hachiman Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Visit this historic shrine founded in 1446, home to a great ginkgo and ancient documents.

Hachiman Shrine

Hachiman Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Hachiman Shrine: a historic 15th-century shrine, home to a Lucky God, easily accessible from Kog...

Shusse Inari Shrine

Shusse Inari Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Shusse Inari Shrine: a historic Inari shrine, once popular for its blessings.

Kabasan Saenazumi Shrine

Kabasan Saenazumi Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

This ancient mountain shrine offers a unique spiritual experience and historical insights.

Kabasan Shrine

Kabasan Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Ancient mountain shrine with unique history, dedicated to 737 deities.

Yoshida Shrine

Yoshida Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Yoshida Shrine honors Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, rebuilt after WWII, and holds important historica...

Kaiten Shrine

Kaiten Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Kaiten Shrine honors loyalist samurai, offering a glimpse into Japan's historical devotion.

Kokuō Shrine

Kokuō Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Kokuō Shrine honors Taira no Masakado at his death site, offering historical buildings and statu...

Tsuchiya Shrine

Tsuchiya Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Tsuchiya Shrine, within Kijo Park, honors the Tsuchiya clan's ancestors and is worth a visit for...

Oi Shrine

Oi Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Oi Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to Takekashima-no-mikoto, offering a glimpse into Japan...

Okunitama Shrine

Okunitama Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Okunitama Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, important for its long...

Ōsugi Shrine

Ōsugi Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Ōsugi Shrine is the head of 670 shrines, known for its sacred cedar and unique deity.

Ōarai Isosaki Shrine

Ōarai Isosaki Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

This ancient shrine, rebuilt in the Edo period, offers unique ocean views and a famous sea gate.

Ameno Shirahano Shrine

Ameno Shirahano Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Ameno Shirahano Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to Amenoshirahano-mikoto, offering a glimp...

Onabake Shrine

Onabake Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Onabake Shrine is a historic Inari shrine known for bountiful harvests and business prosperity.

Hitachinokuni Sōshagū

Hitachinokuni Sōshagū

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Ancient Shinto shrine, one of Kanto's great festivals, worth an hour for history and culture.

Atago Shrine

Atago Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Atago Shrine is a historic fire prevention shrine, worth visiting for its unique architecture an...

Atago Shrine

Atago Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Atago Shrine, dedicated to a snake god, offers a unique spiritual experience in a forest setting...

Tegosaki Shrine (Kamisu)

Tegosaki Shrine (Kamisu)

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Ancient Tegosaki Shrine guards a port, revered by fishermen, and hosts a unique cultural festiva...

Mito Hachimangū

Mito Hachimangū

IBARAKI · SHRINE

A historic Shinto shrine in Mito featuring a 16th-century main hall and a massive ancient ginkgo...

Mito Tōshō-gū

Mito Tōshō-gū

IBARAKI · SHRINE

A historic shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu featuring Japan's oldest armored oxcart and recon...

Izumi Shrine

Izumi Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

A historic shrine in Hitachi City featuring a clear natural spring designated as a prefectural h...

Inada Shrine

Inada Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Inada Shrine is a historic site dedicated to Kushinadahime-no-mikoto, rebuilt after a fire.

Tsukubasan Shrine

Tsukubasan Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine on Mount Tsukuba, dedicated to mountain deities, with important cultural properti...

Wakamiya Hachiman‑gū

Wakamiya Hachiman‑gū

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Wakamiya Hachiman-gū is a historic shrine with a large zelkova tree, once a place of prayer for...

Ibaraki Gokoku Shrine

Ibaraki Gokoku Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

This shrine honors Ibaraki's war dead, offering a quiet, reflective stop near Kairakuen.

Ariga Shrine

Ariga Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Ariga Shrine: an ancient Shinto shrine known for a unique ritual and healing children's ailments...

Sakatsura Isosaki Shrine

Sakatsura Isosaki Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine on a hill, rebuilt by Tokugawa, with unique carvings and ocean views.

Kanamura Wake Ikazuchi Shrine

Kanamura Wake Ikazuchi Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine dedicated to a thunder god, featuring historic buildings and a unique atmosphere.

Awayamanoueno Shrine

Awayamanoueno Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Awayamanoueno Shrine: an ancient shrine founded in 701, dedicated to Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto.

Suzume Shrine

Suzume Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Suzume Shrine is a historic shrine with important cultural properties, worth visiting for its ar...

Shizu Shrine

Shizu Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Shizu Shrine is a historic site in Ibaraki, housing important cultural properties and deities.

Yorimasa Shrine

Yorimasa Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Yorimasa Shrine honors a samurai, offering a glimpse into local history and cultural artifacts.

Tsurugamine Hachiman Shrine

Tsurugamine Hachiman Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Historic shrine founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo, revered by local lords.

Takahagi Hachimangu

Takahagi Hachimangu

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Takahagi Hachimangu is a historic Shinto shrine with a national natural monument, worth visiting...

Yoshinuma Hachiman Shrine

Yoshinuma Hachiman Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Historic shrine with Edo-period architecture and carvings, easily accessible by bus.

Mitake Shrine

Mitake Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Mitake Shrine: a mountain-top shrine dedicated to Ontake Okami, offering unique spiritual monume...

Imamiya Shrine

Imamiya Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Imamiya Shrine is a village shrine with a designated cultural property main hall, a short walk f...

Kashima Shrine

Kashima Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Kashima Shrine is a historic shrine re-established in 1857, known for its triennial lantern fest...

Hie Shrine

Hie Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Hie Shrine is a historic guardian shrine, rebuilt multiple times, offering a glimpse into local...

Yahashira Shrine

Yahashira Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Yahashira Shrine: a historic shrine with a unique main building and ancient zelkova tree.

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Katori Shrine is a historic site in Ibaraki Prefecture with a protected main hall and votive tab...

Onogo Tenmangu

Onogo Tenmangu

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Visit this ancient shrine, one of Japan's three great Tenjin shrines, for its historical art.

Munetō Shrine (Shimotsuma)

Munetō Shrine (Shimotsuma)

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Munetō Shrine honors a historical figure, offering a glimpse into local history and reverence.

Itsukushima Shrine

Itsukushima Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Itsukushima Shrine, founded in 1265, offers unique architecture and historical carvings worth se...

Sannō Shrine

Sannō Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Sannō Shrine, founded in 1630, offers a glimpse into local religious architecture and history.

Ōnaka Shrine (Hitachiota)

Ōnaka Shrine (Hitachiota)

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Ōnaka Shrine is a historic shrine with a 500-year-old cedar and a designated cultural property m...

Yamizomine Shrine

Yamizomine Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Ancient mountain shrine dedicated to gods of wealth, with a history tied to gold mining.

Toride Yasaka Shrine

Toride Yasaka Shrine

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Toride Yasaka Shrine: a historic shrine with cultural properties, worth visiting for its main ha...

Hachiman Shrine (Joso)

Hachiman Shrine (Joso)

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Hachiman Shrine is a historic guardian shrine with a beautiful main hall, easily accessible for...

Soga Shrine (Omitama)

Soga Shrine (Omitama)

IBARAKI · SHRINE

Soga Shrine, founded in 1529, enshrines two deities and hosts a significant festival.

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