Shrines in Kagawa

Kagawa Prefecture is home to 36 shrines, including Nakano Tenman Shrine and Kameido Mizu Shrine. These shrines offer a glimpse into local spiritual traditions.

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

Nakano Tenman Shrine

Nakano Tenman Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Nakano Tenman Shrine: a modern shrine dedicated to learning, worth visiting for its unique archi...

Kameido Mizu Shrine

Kameido Mizu Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Kameido Mizu Shrine, a historic water source, offers a glimpse into Takamatsu's past.

Kanei Shrine

Kanei Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Kanei Shrine is a historic site with ancient trees and a giant lion dance prop.

Wanikawa Shrine

Wanikawa Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Wanikawa Shrine honors ancient deities, including a goddess who arrived by crocodile, a unique l...

Kiyama Shrine

Kiyama Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Kiyama Shrine is an ancient Shikinaisha shrine with a rich history, worth visiting for its histo...

Tawa Shrine

Tawa Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Tawa Shrine is an ancient shrine with a disputed history and important cultural artifacts.

Oido Mizu Shrine

Oido Mizu Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Oido Mizu Shrine: a unique Edo-period well and historic water source worth a quick visit.

Oominakami Shrine

Oominakami Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Kagawa with unique cultural properties and a historic kiln site.

Kogarasu Shrine

Kogarasu Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Kogarasu Shrine is an ancient shrine on Honjima island, home to a historic playhouse and gate.

Kumano Shrine

Kumano Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Kumano Shrine is a unique site dedicated to the Momotaro legend, worth visiting for its historic...

Tsushima Shrine, Mitoyo

Tsushima Shrine, Mitoyo

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Tsushima Shrine is a unique island shrine dedicated to children's protection, accessible only a...

Takinomiya Tenmangū

Takinomiya Tenmangū

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Historic shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, easily accessible for cultural events.

Tamura Shrine

Tamura Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Tamura Shrine, founded in 709, is a significant shrine dedicated to water deities, worth visitin...

Hakusan Shrine

Hakusan Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Hakusan Shrine, at the foot of Mt. Hakusan, offers cherry blossoms and ancient deity worship.

Shirominegu Shrine

Shirominegu Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Shirominegu Shrine appeases Emperor Sutoku's spirit and enshrines ancient deities, a historical...

Shiratori Shrine

Shiratori Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Shiratori Shrine honors Yamato Takeru, offering historical artifacts and a scenic pine grove.

Iwaseo Hachimangū

Iwaseo Hachimangū

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Visit this historic shrine at Mt. Iwaseo's base, dedicated to imperial figures, for a glimpse in...

Kandani Shrine

Kandani Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Kandani Shrine's Main Sanctuary, built in 1219, is one of Japan's oldest shrine buildings.

Awai Shrine

Awai Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Awai Shrine is a historic site dedicated to Amenofutodama-no-mikoto, known for its beautiful hyd...

Soja Shrine

Soja Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Soja Shrine is a historic shrine in Kagawa Prefecture, founded in 926, dedicated to Izanagi and...

Hanashita Tenmangū

Hanashita Tenmangū

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Takamatsu's oldest shrine, established in 903, dedicated as guardian of Takamatsu Castle.

Honda-hachiman Shrine

Honda-hachiman Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

A historic shrine dedicated to Emperor Ojin, notable for its natural monument forest.

Kagawa Gokoku Shrine

Kagawa Gokoku Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

A large shrine in Kagawa dedicated to war dead, with a notable sub-shrine.

Wanikawa Shrine

Wanikawa Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Wanikawa Shrine is a historic shrine in Kagawa Prefecture, known for its large lion dance.

Tsuruo Shrine

Tsuruo Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Tsuruo Shrine, a historic site with an ancient burial mound, offers a glimpse into Kagawa's past...

Tsuzumigaoka Shrine

Tsuzumigaoka Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Visit this shrine dedicated to Emperor Sutoku, built on the site of his final residence.

Ōnohara Hachiman Shrine

Ōnohara Hachiman Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Ōnohara Hachiman Shrine is a historic site with unique architecture and an autumn festival.

Kokubu Hachimangū

Kokubu Hachimangū

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Takamatsu, rebuilt by a powerful clan, dedicated to significant deities.

Ibuki Hachiman Shrine (Kan'onji)

Ibuki Hachiman Shrine (Kan'onji)

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Ancient island shrine dedicated to emperors and empresses, with historic gates and lanterns.

Ōmi Shrine

Ōmi Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Ōmi Shrine honors Emperor Sutoku, offering a glimpse into historical reverence and a pilgrimage...

Kotohiki Hachimangū

Kotohiki Hachimangū

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Kotohiki Hachimangū is an ancient mountaintop shrine with a rich history and a vibrant autumn fe...

Kigumano Shrine

Kigumano Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Kigumano Shrine: a historic site dedicated to Izanami-no-mikoto, known for its sacred rice and N...

Minushi Shrine

Minushi Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Minushi Shrine is an ancient shrine with a preserved forest, offering a glimpse into Japan's pas...

Takaya Shrine

Takaya Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Takaya Shrine offers panoramic coastal views through its stone torii, accessible by car or a one...

Ubushina Shrine

Ubushina Shrine

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Utazu with a unique main sanctuary and a towering rock as its original object...

Kotohira-gū

Kotohira-gū

KAGAWA · SHRINE

Kotohira-gū is a historic shrine dedicated to maritime safety, offering a rewarding climb and in...

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