Shrines in Okayama

Okayama Prefecture has 52 shrines, including Aoe Shrine and Okayama Shrine. Visitors can find a mix of historical and local places of worship.

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

Aoe Shrine

Aoe Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Aoe Shrine honors ancient sword smiths and deities, a historical site worth visiting for its uni...

Himesaka Kanachiana Shrine

Himesaka Kanachiana Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Okayama with a sacred cave and historic buildings, worth visiting for its rich...

Okayama Shrine

Okayama Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Okayama Shrine is a historic shrine in Okayama City, rebuilt after war, with a designated cultur...

Nakayama Shrine

Nakayama Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Nakayama Shrine, a historic Myojin Taisha, offers important cultural properties and a unique gat...

Imamura-gu

Imamura-gu

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Imamura-gu is a historic Shinto shrine in Okayama, dedicated to important deities, worth visitin...

Sakura Shrine

Sakura Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Sakura Shrine is a historic site dedicated to imperial figures, known for its cherry trees and c...

Bizen-no-Kuni Sōjagū

Bizen-no-Kuni Sōjagū

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

This Shinto shrine in Okayama City enshrines 128 deities, offering a glimpse into local history.

Kibitsuokakaraki Shrine

Kibitsuokakaraki Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Visit this ancient shrine dedicated to a local deity, with buildings from the Edo period.

Yoshikawa-hachimangū

Yoshikawa-hachimangū

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Ancient shrine with important cultural properties, worth visiting for its history and architectu...

Wake Shrine

Wake Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Wake Shrine: a historical site honoring the Wake clan, notable for its unique boar guardians.

Ani Shrine

Ani Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Ancient Shinto shrine in Okayama, home to important cultural properties and natural beauty.

Okayama Gokoku Shrine

Okayama Gokoku Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Okayama Gokoku Shrine honors war dead, offering a solemn look into Japan's modern history.

Hoshi Shrine

Hoshi Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Hoshi Shrine: a unique mountain-top shrine in Okayama, built to worship three fallen stars.

Honjō Hachimangū

Honjō Hachimangū

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Honjō Hachimangū is an ancient shrine with important cultural properties, worth visiting for its...

Yokota Shrine

Yokota Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Yokota Shrine, a historic site in Soja City, offers a glimpse into traditional Japanese worship...

Okita Shrine

Okita Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Okita Shrine is a historic guardian shrine in Okayama City, worth visiting for its spiritual sig...

Kumano Shrine

Kumano Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Kumano Shrine is a historic site with unique architecture, offering a glimpse into ancient Japan...

Katayamahiko Shrine

Katayamahiko Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

A historic shrine in Setouchi City featuring rare mathematical tablets and an intricately carved...

Ushimado Shrine

Ushimado Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

A historic shrine founded in the 11th century featuring a designated cultural property main hall...

Tamaigu Tōshō-gū

Tamaigu Tōshō-gū

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Ancient shrine on a hill, dedicated to deities and a shogun, with historic buildings.

Yuga Shrine

Yuga Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Yuga Shrine is a historic mountain shrine with unique origins and important Edo-period architect...

Tsutsumi Shrine

Tsutsumi Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Tsutsumi Shrine is an ancient Shikinaisha shrine with a National Important Cultural Property.

Isonokamifutsumitama Shrine

Isonokamifutsumitama Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

This ancient shrine, dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, offers a glimpse into Japan's spiritual her...

Suzurii Tenmanguu

Suzurii Tenmanguu

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, marking a significant site from his e...

Gion Shrine (Kurashiki)

Gion Shrine (Kurashiki)

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Historic shrine in Kurashiki, dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, offering cultural insights and loc...

Heratori Shrine

Heratori Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Heratori Shrine, dedicated to sea deities, offers scenic views and a unique long corridor.

Itosaki hachiman Shrine

Itosaki hachiman Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Itosaki Hachiman Shrine: a historic shrine in Ibara City with unique architecture and traditiona...

Soja

Soja

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Visit Soja Shrine, a historic site with unique gardens and art, enshrining hundreds of deities.

Sōja Shrine

Sōja Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Sōja Shrine: a historic provincial shrine with a beautiful main hall, rebuilt by a famous samura...

Miwa Shrine (Higashisue, Setouchi)

Miwa Shrine (Higashisue, Setouchi)

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Miwa Shrine is an ancient mountain shrine dedicated to a powerful deity, surrounded by sacred na...

Miwa Shrine (Fukusato, Setouchi)

Miwa Shrine (Fukusato, Setouchi)

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine in Okayama dedicated to Omononushi-no-mikoto and modeled after the fam...

Haguro Shrine (Kurashiki City)

Haguro Shrine (Kurashiki City)

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Haguro Shrine: a historic hilltop sanctuary with beautiful architecture, easily accessible by bu...

Sugō Shrine

Sugō Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine in Kurashiki dedicated to Takamimusubi no Kami, featuring a unique dua...

Ashimori-hachimangu

Ashimori-hachimangu

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Visit Ashimori-hachimangu in Okayama for Japan's oldest dated torii gate and historical artifact...

Nishisono Shrine

Nishisono Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Nishisono Shrine is a historic guardian shrine, worth visiting for its ancient origins and deiti...

Sanomo Shrine

Sanomo Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Sanomo Shrine, dedicated to Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, offers a glimpse into local history and tradit...

Toyohara Kitajima Shrine

Toyohara Kitajima Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

A historic shrine founded in 634, featuring rebuilt halls and National Important Cultural Proper...

Ashitaka Shrine

Ashitaka Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Ashitaka Shrine is an ancient mountain-top shrine with a rich history, worth visiting for its he...

Karube Shrine

Karube Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Karube Shrine is a unique historical shrine dedicated to breast-related health and childcare.

Achi Shrine

Achi Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Achi Shrine: ancient garden, unique rock formations, and Japan's oldest wisteria, worth an hour.

Takano Shrine (Ninomiya, Tsuyama)

Takano Shrine (Ninomiya, Tsuyama)

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Tsuyama with important cultural properties, easily accessible by train.

Takano Shrine

Takano Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Takano Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to ancient deities, offering a glimpse into...

Tsuruyama Hachimangū

Tsuruyama Hachimangū

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Tsuruyama Hachimangū is a historic shrine with a unique main hall, relocated for Tsuyama Castle.

Tsurusaki Shrine

Tsurusaki Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Tsurusaki Shrine, founded in 1350, offers a glimpse into local history and unique shrine treasur...

Ushitora Onzaki Shrine

Ushitora Onzaki Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine in Kurashiki, notable for its literary connection and Edo-period archi...

Yuga Shrine (Minami-ku, Okayama)

Yuga Shrine (Minami-ku, Okayama)

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Yuga Shrine is a branch shrine of Yuga Daigongen, known for protection against evil and bad luck...

Amatsu Shrine

Amatsu Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Amatsu Shrine, a historic site with a unique autumn festival, offers a glimpse into ancient Japa...

Munakata Shrine (Kita-ku, Okayama)

Munakata Shrine (Kita-ku, Okayama)

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Munakata Shrine is an ancient shrine on a hill, preserving a unique painted tumulus.

Ohari Shrine

Ohari Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Ohari Shrine: ancient site dedicated to deities, featuring megaliths and seasonal festivals.

Ojiharina Mawakahime Shrine

Ojiharina Mawakahime Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

This ancient shrine, dedicated to Ojiharina Mawakahime no Mikoto, offers a glimpse into Japan's...

Kuni Shrine

Kuni Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Kuni Shrine, founded in 860, is a historic site dedicated to important deities, offering a glimp...

Tokumori Shrine

Tokumori Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Tokumori Shrine is a historic guardian shrine with an important main hall and unique cultural pr...

Kibitsuhiko Shrine

Kibitsuhiko Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Kibitsuhiko Shrine is an ancient shrine with important cultural properties, easily accessible by...

Sendai Inari Shrine

Sendai Inari Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Sendai Inari Shrine is an ancient shrine with a historic main hall, worth visiting for its cultu...

Kubo Hachimangū

Kubo Hachimangū

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Kubo Hachimangu is an ancient shrine with historical ties to powerful figures, worth visiting fo...

Kibitsu Shrine

Kibitsu Shrine

OKAYAMA · SHRINE

Kibitsu Shrine is a National Treasure in Okayama, known for unique architecture and a special ri...

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