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

Suwa Shrine (Joso)

Suwa Shrine (Joso)

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Suwa Shrine is a historic site in Joso City with significant carvings and a sacred tree.

Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine

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Ancient shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, offering a glimpse into Japan's spiritual heritag...

Mitsuchino Shrine

Mitsuchino Shrine

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Mitsuchino Shrine is an ancient shrine with two historic main halls, dedicated to a water deity.

Ami Shrine

Ami Shrine

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Ami Shrine is an ancient site dedicated to Toyokiirihiko-no-mikoto, founded in 708 AD.

Ami Shrine

Ami Shrine

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Ami Shrine is an ancient shrine with historical buildings and a tranquil natural setting.

Iina Shrine

Iina Shrine

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Ancient Iina Shrine, dedicated to megaliths, offers a unique glimpse into Japan's spiritual past...

Inamura Shrine

Inamura Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Ibaraki dedicated to Nigihayahi-no-mikoto, with a rich history of imperial rec...

Tatenui Shrine (Miho, Ibaraki)

Tatenui Shrine (Miho, Ibaraki)

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Tatenui Shrine is an ancient sacred site dedicated to Futsu-nushi-no-Mikoto, set in a natural co...

Hachiman Shrine

Hachiman Shrine

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Hachiman Shrine: a historic shrine with unique architecture, relocated due to flood control.

Ōu Shrine

Ōu Shrine

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Ōu Shrine is a historic site in Ibaraki, with ancient structures and a significant tree grove.

Sashino Shrine

Sashino Shrine

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Sashino Shrine, a historic site with ancient roots, offers a glimpse into Japan's spiritual heri...

Nagahatabe Shrine

Nagahatabe Shrine

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Nagahatabe Shrine, a historic site with ancient burial mounds, offers a glimpse into Japan's pas...

Kokage Shrine

Kokage Shrine

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Kokage Shrine is the head shrine for all Kokage Shrines, nestled in the scenic Tsukuba Mountains...

Yūkisuwa Shrine

Yūkisuwa Shrine

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Yūkisuwa Shrine: ancient shrine with cultural properties, worth visiting for history and traditi...

Iwama Dōjō

Iwama Dōjō

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The only Aikido shrine, founded by Morihei Ueshiba, a must-see for martial arts enthusiasts.

Kamine Shrine

Kamine Shrine

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Kamine Shrine is a historic site with unique cultural heritage, offering insight into local trad...

Sashinō Shrine

Sashinō Shrine

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Ancient shrine on castle ruins, dedicated to significant deities, offering a glimpse into Japan'...

Naige-Daijingu

Naige-Daijingu

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Ancient shrine in Ibaraki with unique architecture, dedicated to sun and harvest deities.

Hitokotonushi Shrine

Hitokotonushi Shrine

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Hitokotonushi Shrine: a historic site with unique natural features and folk art.

Atago Shrine (Kasama)

Atago Shrine (Kasama)

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Atago Shrine is an ancient fire-prevention shrine with a unique festival, set on a scenic mounta...

Oiwa Shrine

Oiwa Shrine

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Oiwa Shrine is an ancient mountain shrine with unique history and a sacred cedar.

Tokiwa Shrine

Tokiwa Shrine

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Tokiwa Shrine honors two Tokugawa lords, offering a glimpse into modern Japanese reverence.

Chikatsu Shrine

Chikatsu Shrine

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Ancient shrine founded by Yamato Takeru, home to a massive 1200-year-old cedar tree.

Ichinoya-Yasaka Shrine

Ichinoya-Yasaka Shrine

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Ichinoya-Yasaka Shrine is an ancient shrine with historical buildings and a unique Garlic Festiv...

Sato Shrine (Hitachiota)

Sato Shrine (Hitachiota)

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A historic shrine in Hitachiota founded in 788, dedicated to Tachihayabio no Mikoto and mentione...

Ōmika Shrine

Ōmika Shrine

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Ancient shrine dedicated to a thunder god, relocated to a sacred rock, easily accessible by trai...

Junisho Shrine

Junisho Shrine

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Ancient Shinto shrine in Daigo, rebuilt after fire, with unique Konnyaku Shrine.

Kashima Shrine

Kashima Shrine

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Kashima Shrine is a historic site dedicated to Takemikazuchi-no-mikoto, offering cultural proper...

Isobe Inamura Shrine

Isobe Inamura Shrine

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Ancient shrine with scenic beauty and cherry blossoms, easily accessible by train.

Hanashiyama Shrine

Hanashiyama Shrine

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Hanashiyama Shrine, founded in 664, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese history and revered a...

Kamo-Ōkami-miko-kami-nushi-tama Shrine

Kamo-Ōkami-miko-kami-nushi-tama Shrine

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Ancient Kamo-Ōkami-miko-kami-nushi-tama Shrine: see historic buildings and scrolls, attend summe...

Oi Shrine

Oi Shrine

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Oi Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to Emperor Jinmu's son, with a historic main hall and s...

Fujiuchi Shrine

Fujiuchi Shrine

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Fujiuchi Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to Futsunushi-no-Mikoto, with a sacred mountain.

Kuwabara Shrine

Kuwabara Shrine

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Kuwabara Shrine, founded in 772, is a historic site dedicated to ancient deities.

Kasama Inari Shrine

Kasama Inari Shrine

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One of Japan's Great Inari Shrines, known for its history and autumn chrysanthemum festival.

Kashima Jingū

Kashima Jingū

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Kashima Jingu is an ancient, important shrine with historic buildings and a National Treasure.

Hanazono Shrine

Hanazono Shrine

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Hanazono Shrine is a historic shrine founded in 795, dedicated to Oyamakui no Okami.

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