Shrines in Kōchi

Kōchi Prefecture is home to 34 shrines, including Ichiki Shrine and Fuba-hachimangu. Visitors can find a variety of spiritual sites across the region.

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

Ichiki Shrine

Ichiki Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Ichiki Shrine honors a public works magistrate, offering port views and a unique festival.

Ichijo Shrine

Ichijo Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Ichijo Shrine honors the Tosa Ichijo clan, offering historical insights and a unique sumo tourna...

Fuba-hachimangu

Fuba-hachimangu

KōCHI · SHRINE

Fuba-hachimangu is a historic shrine overlooking Shimanto River, revered by powerful clans.

Kure-hachimangu

Kure-hachimangu

KōCHI · SHRINE

Visit this historic Hachimangu shrine to see Edo-period architecture and cultural properties.

Izuta Shrine

Izuta Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Izuta Shrine is an ancient shrine in Nankoku City, known for healing leg ailments.

Ōkawakami Birafu Shrine

Ōkawakami Birafu Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Ancient Shikinaisha shrine with a 1000-year-old cedar and a unique revolving stage.

Yamauchi Shrine

Yamauchi Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Yamauchi Shrine honors Tosa lords, offering a glimpse into local history and rebuilt architectur...

Mikurodo

Mikurodo

KōCHI · SHRINE

Explore Mikurodo sea cave, a historic site where Kobo Daishi trained, offering unique views and...

Onda-hachimangu

Onda-hachimangu

KōCHI · SHRINE

This shrine, founded in 1584, is home to a unique festival and a natural monument.

Asakura Shrine

Asakura Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Asakura Shrine: a historic shrine in Kochi with important cultural properties and unique treasur...

Shioe Tenmangū

Shioe Tenmangū

KōCHI · SHRINE

Visit this historic Shinto shrine in Kochi City dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, featuring a bea...

Kotohira Shrine

Kotohira Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Kotohira Shrine, a historic site within Seiryuji Temple, offers a glimpse into local religious h...

Kodono-Sumiyoshi Shrine

Kodono-Sumiyoshi Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Visit this shrine to see ancient guardian dogs and enjoy a scenic view.

Hakusan Shrine

Hakusan Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Hakusan Shrine: a historic guardian shrine with unique cultural properties, worth visiting for i...

Kounomine Shrine

Kounomine Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Kounomine Shrine is a historic mountain sanctuary with a notable main hall and ancient tree.

Hada Shrine

Hada Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Hada Shrine honors the Chosokabe clan, displaying important cultural properties related to its h...

Wakamiya Hachiman‑gū

Wakamiya Hachiman‑gū

KōCHI · SHRINE

Historic Shinto shrine founded in 1185, known for its festivals and a warrior's statue.

Takaoka Shrine

Takaoka Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Takaoka Shrine is a historic complex of five shrines founded by Kukai, offering unique insights...

Kochi Gokoku Shrine

Kochi Gokoku Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Kochi Gokoku Shrine honors Tosa samurai and war dead, offering a glimpse into local history.

Otonashi Shrine

Otonashi Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Otonashi Shrine, founded in 1251, offers important cultural properties and a scenic bay approach...

Ozu-jinja Shrine

Ozu-jinja Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Ozu Shrine is an ancient site dedicated to important deities, worth visiting for its historical...

Asamine Shrine

Asamine Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Asamine Shrine is a historic Shikinaisha shrine in Kochi City, dedicated to Konohanasakuyahime-n...

Ono Shrine (Nankoku)

Ono Shrine (Nankoku)

KōCHI · SHRINE

Ono Shrine is an ancient site dedicated to the Ono clan's ancestral deity.

Katsurakio Shrine

Katsurakio Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Katsurakio Shrine is an ancient Shikinaisha shrine in Kochi City, dedicated to several kami.

Korizu Shrine

Korizu Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Korizu Shrine is an ancient Shikinaisha shrine dedicated to Okuninushi-no-kami, rebuilt after a...

Toyooka Kami Tenjinsha

Toyooka Kami Tenjinsha

KōCHI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine at Okōyama's foot, dedicated to Toyouke Hime, a significant historical site.

Tsukiyama Shrine

Tsukiyama Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

A secluded shrine in Kochi Prefecture, rooted in ancient legends and Shinto-Buddhist history.

Takachiniimasu Shrine

Takachiniimasu Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine with cultural treasures and a giant tree, offering a glimpse into Japan's past.

Kamo Shrine

Kamo Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Kamo Shrine is a historic guardian shrine in a scenic spot, worth visiting for its cultural prop...

Hirono Shrine

Hirono Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Hirono Shrine is a historic site in Kochi Prefecture, known for its unique festivals and multipl...

Shingū Shrine

Shingū Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Shingu Shrine is a historic guardian shrine in Nankoku City, enshrining important deities.

Omura Shrine

Omura Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Omura Shrine is a historic shrine in Kochi, home to important cultural properties and a sacred t...

Iwafune Shrine, Konan

Iwafune Shrine, Konan

KōCHI · SHRINE

Iwafune Shrine is a historic site with a legendary stone boat and ancient cypress trees.

Tosa Shrine

Tosa Shrine

KōCHI · SHRINE

Tosa Shrine is an ancient shrine with important cultural properties and a historic festival.

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