Shrines in Nagasaki

Nagasaki Prefecture has many shrines, including Maruo Shrine and Kameyama-hachimangū. Visitors can find a wide variety of spiritual sites across the prefecture.

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

Mōkyō Shrine

Mōkyō Shrine

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Mōkyō Shrine was a Shinto shrine in Zhangjiakou, notable for its unique history and enshrined de...

Maruo Shrine

Maruo Shrine

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Maruo Shrine is a historic site in Nagasaki, offering a glimpse into local deities and festivals...

Otomiya Shrine

Otomiya Shrine

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Otomiya Shrine enshrines important deities and hosts traditional kagura, offering a glimpse into...

Otomiya Shrine

Otomiya Shrine

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Otomiya Shrine is a historic site dedicated to family prosperity, notable for its annual Kagura...

Kameyama-hachimangū

Kameyama-hachimangū

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Sasebo's main Shinto shrine, rebuilt after the war, dedicated to imperial ancestors.

Kameoka Shrine

Kameoka Shrine

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Kameoka Shrine, founded in 1631, offers historical buildings and a significant cultural sword.

Kotoshironushi Shrine

Kotoshironushi Shrine

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Kotoshironushi Shrine, founded in 1483, enshrines four deities and hosts a significant autumn fe...

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Sumiyoshi Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Iki City, dedicated to sea deities, with cultural properties and a unique fest...

Yasaka Shrine (Iki)

Yasaka Shrine (Iki)

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Experience a vibrant summer festival at one of Iki Island's significant Yasaka Shrines.

Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine

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Yasaka Shrine, dedicated to Susanoo-no-mikoto, offers a glimpse into local religious traditions.

Izuhara Hachimangū Shrine

Izuhara Hachimangū Shrine

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A historic shrine in Tsushima dedicated to Emperor Ojin, offering a glimpse into the island's an...

Shiogama Shrine

Shiogama Shrine

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Shiogama Shrine honors a Chinese deity who stopped an epidemic, a unique cultural and historical...

Iki Gokoku Shrine

Iki Gokoku Shrine

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Iki Gokoku Shrine honors those who died for Japan, offering a glimpse into local history.

Takuzudama Shrine

Takuzudama Shrine

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Takuzudama Shrine is an ancient site on Tsushima with unique deities and important cultural prop...

Ooyamazumi Shrine

Ooyamazumi Shrine

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Ooyamazumi Shrine enshrines deities and hosts a unique traditional dance, offering a glimpse int...

Oyamazumi Shrine

Oyamazumi Shrine

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Oyamazumi Shrine is a historic site in Nagasaki, offering a glimpse into local religious traditi...

Oomura Shrine (Omura)

Oomura Shrine (Omura)

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Oomura Shrine honors local lords and historical figures, notable for its ancient cherry trees.

Ame-no-Tanagao Shrine

Ame-no-Tanagao Shrine

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Ame-no-Tanagao Shrine is an ancient shrine with a rich history and important deities.

Tenman Shrine (Shinkamigoto)

Tenman Shrine (Shinkamigoto)

NAGASAKI · SHRINE

This historic shrine, founded before 1672, honors scholars and deities, hosting a unique Kagura...

Futonorito Shrine

Futonorito Shrine

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Ancient shrine on Tsushima Island, dedicated to local deities, with a sacred mound.

Hime Shrine

Hime Shrine

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Hime Shrine is a historic site in Nagasaki with unique cultural properties, worth visiting for i...

Harami Shrine

Harami Shrine

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Harami Shrine, founded in 1383, is a historic site dedicated to ancient deities, offering a glim...

Marōdo Shrine

Marōdo Shrine

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Marōdo Shrine: a historic site in Nagasaki, known for its unique salt kiln monument and traditio...

Shukunoura Shrine

Shukunoura Shrine

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Shukunoura Shrine, founded in 1584, is a historic site dedicated to ancient deities.

Kogushi Shrine

Kogushi Shrine

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Kogushi Shrine is a historic site dedicated to ancient deities, offering a glimpse into local cu...

Yama Shrine

Yama Shrine

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Yama Shrine is a historic site dedicated to Oyamatsumi-no-kami, known for its traditional Kamigo...

Yamagami Shrine

Yamagami Shrine

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Yamagami Shrine: a unique site where ancient beliefs and hidden Christian history intertwine.

Yamagami Shrine

Yamagami Shrine

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Yamagami Shrine honors ancient deities and an emperor, offering a glimpse into local history.

Benzaitengu

Benzaitengu

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Benzaitengu is a historic shrine in Nagasaki Prefecture, offering a glimpse into local whaling c...

Shijiki Shrine

Shijiki Shrine

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Shijiki Shrine is Nagasaki's oldest and largest Shikinaisha, dedicated to Tojikiwake-no-okimi.

Shijikihaguro Shrine

Shijikihaguro Shrine

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Shijikihaguro Shrine honors ancient deities and a scholar, offering a glimpse into local history...

Shijikihaguro Shrine

Shijikihaguro Shrine

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Shijikihaguro Shrine is a historic site in Nagasaki, known for its unique Kagura performances.

Masahiko Shrine

Masahiko Shrine

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Masahiko Shrine, founded in 1209, is a historic site dedicated to Amenokoyane-no-mikoto.

Tsukiyomi Shrine

Tsukiyomi Shrine

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Tsukiyomi Shrine honors the moon god, a site of ancient worship and local devotion.

Arikawa Shrine

Arikawa Shrine

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Arikawa Shrine, established in 1987, offers a glimpse into local deities and traditional Kagura...

Enokizu Shrine

Enokizu Shrine

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Enokizu Shrine, founded in 1203, enshrines important deities and offers a glimpse into local his...

Tachibana Shrine (Unzen)

Tachibana Shrine (Unzen)

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Tachibana Shrine honors a war hero and offers cherry blossoms and statues.

Masahiko Shrine

Masahiko Shrine

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Masahiko Shrine is a historic site dedicated to deities, featuring traditional Kagura performanc...

Enohama Shrine

Enohama Shrine

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Enohama Shrine, founded in 1157, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese deities and traditional...

Kaijin Shrine

Kaijin Shrine

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Kaijin Shrine is a historic site dedicated to a sea goddess, featuring a unique bronze statue.

Kaido Shrine (Shinkamigoto)

Kaido Shrine (Shinkamigoto)

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A coastal shrine on a reclaimed island featuring a unique torii gate constructed from massive wh...

Fuchi Shrine

Fuchi Shrine

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Fuchi Shrine is a historic site at Mt. Inasa's base, rebuilt after destruction, offering a ropew...

Unzen Onsen Shrine

Unzen Onsen Shrine

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Unzen Onsen Shrine is an ancient guardian shrine, founded in 701, dedicated to local deities.

Shiome Tenman Shrine

Shiome Tenman Shrine

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Shiome Tenman Shrine honors scholars and local deities, featuring unique traditional performance...

Kumano Shrine

Kumano Shrine

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Kumano Shrine is a sacred mountain shrine with unique Kagura dance, worth visiting for cultural...

Shiratori Shrine (Shin‑Kami Goto Town)

Shiratori Shrine (Shin‑Kami Goto Town)

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A historic village shrine founded in 1803 after a swan sighting, dedicated to the legendary prin...

Ojigimi Shrine

Ojigimi Shrine

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Ojigimi Shrine, founded in 1473, enshrines Izanagi-no-Mikoto and hosts the Gion Festival.

Norito Shrine

Norito Shrine

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Norito Shrine, founded in the 10th century, offers a glimpse into local history and tradition.

Oimatsu Shrine

Oimatsu Shrine

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Oimatsu Shrine: ancient deities, a 1510 prayer, and unique natural features.

Shoumogu

Shoumogu

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Shoumogu is an ancient shrine dedicated to victory and safe childbirth, with unique historical a...

Kō Shrine

Kō Shrine

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Kō Shrine is a historic provincial capital shrine dedicated to emperors, worth visiting for its...

Wakamatsu Shrine

Wakamatsu Shrine

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Wakamatsu Shrine: a historic site in Nagasaki dedicated to three deities, with a unique origin s...

Ebisu Shrine (Shinkamigoto)

Ebisu Shrine (Shinkamigoto)

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Ebisu Shrine honors the god of fishing and commerce, offering a glimpse into local spiritual tra...

Isahaya Shrine

Isahaya Shrine

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Isahaya Shrine is an ancient site with significant camphor trees, easily accessible from Isahaya...

Wakamiya Inari Shrine

Wakamiya Inari Shrine

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Historic Inari shrine in Nagasaki, founded in 1673, with many torii gates and ties to Sakamoto R...

Kotohira Shrine (Shinkamigotō, Mikano-ura-gō)

Kotohira Shrine (Shinkamigotō, Mikano-ura-gō)

NAGASAKI · SHRINE

Kotohira Shrine is a historic site dedicated to several deities, offering a glimpse into local r...

Konpira Shrine (Shinkamigoto)

Konpira Shrine (Shinkamigoto)

NAGASAKI · SHRINE

Historic mountaintop shrine in Nagasaki, offering unique cultural performances and scenic views.

Nagasaki Gokoku Shrine

Nagasaki Gokoku Shrine

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This shrine honors 60,000 war dead, offering a solemn look into Japan's modern history.

Mabushi Shrine (Shinkamigoto)

Mabushi Shrine (Shinkamigoto)

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Mabushi Shrine is a historic site with unique stone shrines, worth visiting for its tranquil atm...

Otakehie Shrine (Shinkamigoto)

Otakehie Shrine (Shinkamigoto)

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Ancient mountain shrine founded by Saicho, dedicated to Okuninushi-no-kami, offering a glimpse i...

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