Shrines in Ishikawa

Uhashi Shrine and Keta Shrine are among Ishikawa Prefecture's 41 shrines. Visitors can find a variety of spiritual sites across the region.

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

Uhashi Shrine

Uhashi Shrine

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Uhashi Shrine is a historic guardian shrine with ancient trees and a lively spring festival.

Keta Shrine

Keta Shrine

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Keta Shrine is an ancient shrine with important cultural properties and a unique cormorant festi...

Kasuga Shrine

Kasuga Shrine

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Kasuga Shrine is an ancient shrine founded by the Kujo family, known for its unique festival.

Miwa Shrine

Miwa Shrine

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Miwa Shrine, founded in 836, is a historic site enshrining eight deities, a short walk from Tsub...

Nakamura Shrine

Nakamura Shrine

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Nakamura Shrine is a historic shrine with a unique zelkova wood worship hall, worth visiting for...

Kuboichi Ototsurugigū

Kuboichi Ototsurugigū

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A Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto with a notable zelkova tree.

Isurugihiko Shrine

Isurugihiko Shrine

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Ancient mountain shrine with historic halls, a cultural property in Nakanoto.

Hachiman Shrine (Kahoku)

Hachiman Shrine (Kahoku)

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Hachiman Shrine, founded in 841, offers historical insights and castle ruins on a hill.

Izumi Shrine

Izumi Shrine

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Izumi Shrine is a historic Shikinaisha shrine in Ishikawa Prefecture, notable for its enshrined...

Kaga Shrine (Tsubata)

Kaga Shrine (Tsubata)

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Kaga Shrine is a historic prefectural shrine with cultural properties, founded by a powerful Mae...

Ōtokonushi Shrine

Ōtokonushi Shrine

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Nanao City's largest shrine, founded in 718, hosts major festivals and enshrines ancient deities...

Ōno Hiyoshi Shrine

Ōno Hiyoshi Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Kanazawa dedicated to two gods, revered by local lords.

Ōnominato Shrine

Ōnominato Shrine

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Ōnominato Shrine, founded in 727, is a historic site showcasing centuries of local religious and...

Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine

Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine

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This shrine is dedicated to overcoming obstacles, attracting visitors seeking to prevail over ch...

Ozaki Shrine

Ozaki Shrine

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Ozaki Shrine, a 17th-century shrine in Kanazawa, offers a glimpse into historical Japanese archi...

Keta-hongū

Keta-hongū

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Ancient shrine in Noto, dedicated to Okuninushi-no-mikoto, known for unique festivals.

Izuminosakuragi Shrine

Izuminosakuragi Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Kanazawa, dedicated to Emperor Ojin, with a preserved forest.

Hajikami Shrine

Hajikami Shrine

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Hajikami Shrine, founded in 718 AD, is a historic site dedicated to two deities.

Seoritsuhime Shrine

Seoritsuhime Shrine

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A mountain shrine dedicated to Seoritsuhime-no-kami, offering a serene escape with unique natura...

Sano Shrine (Nomi)

Sano Shrine (Nomi)

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Sano Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to important deities, featuring historic structures a...

Shiratori Shrine

Shiratori Shrine

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Shiratori Shrine honors Yamato Takeru, known for rain prayers and a historic votive horse pictur...

Ishikawa Gokoku Shrine

Ishikawa Gokoku Shrine

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Ishikawa Gokoku Shrine is the largest shrine in Ishikawa Prefecture, founded in 1870.

Ishiura Shrine

Ishiura Shrine

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Kanazawa's oldest shrine, rebuilt in 1602, with 101 torii gates and two stone monuments.

Isobe Shrine

Isobe Shrine

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Isobe Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Komatsu, important for its ancient lineage and provi...

Anamizu-ōmiya

Anamizu-ōmiya

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Ancient shrine with unique treasures and a sacred spring, worth visiting for history and natural...

Hakui Shrine

Hakui Shrine

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Hakui Shrine: ancient shrine dedicated to an imperial prince, with a sumo festival and old zelko...

Sugō Isobe Shrine

Sugō Isobe Shrine

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Ancient Shinto shrine in Kaga City, home to important cultural properties and a unique annual fe...

Kamo Shrine (Kahoku)

Kamo Shrine (Kahoku)

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Kamo Shrine is a historic site in Kahoku, Ishikawa, with a sacred grove designated as a natural...

Jūzō Shrine

Jūzō Shrine

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Jūzō Shrine is an ancient shrine housing a National Treasure mask, offering a glimpse into Japan...

Kinken-gū

Kinken-gū

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Kinken-gū is an ancient Shinto shrine, part of the Hakusan Seven, with a sacred spring.

Kanazawa Shrine

Kanazawa Shrine

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Kanazawa Shrine is a historic guardian shrine next to Kenrokuen Garden, dedicated to Sugawara Mi...

Suzu Shrine

Suzu Shrine

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Suzu Shrine is an ancient Japan Heritage site with unique deity statues, worth visiting for its...

Enuma Shrine

Enuma Shrine

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Enuma Shrine: a historic site in Kaga City with beautiful gardens and important cultural propert...

Komatsu Tenmangu

Komatsu Tenmangu

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Komatsu Tenmangu is a historic Shinto shrine with important cultural properties.

Utasu Shrine

Utasu Shrine

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Utasu Shrine, a historic Kanazawa shrine, enshrines a powerful feudal lord and ancient deity.

Haguro Shrine

Haguro Shrine

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Haguro Shrine is a historic local shrine with unique enshrined deities, rebuilt in 1703.

Yoshishima Shrine

Yoshishima Shrine

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Yoshishima Shrine is a historic site with unique architecture and important cultural properties.

Takamimusuhi Shrine

Takamimusuhi Shrine

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Takamimusuhi Shrine is a historic village shrine with unique architecture and carvings.

Shirayama Hime Shrine

Shirayama Hime Shrine

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Shirayama Hime Shrine, established over 2,100 years ago, is a head shrine for Hakusan faith wors...

Toyokuni Shrine

Toyokuni Shrine

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Toyokuni Shrine honors Toyotomi Hideyoshi, offering a glimpse into historical reverence in Kanaz...

Oyama Shrine

Oyama Shrine

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This shrine, dedicated to Maeda Toshiie, features a unique gate blending Japanese, Chinese, and...

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