Shrines in Saitama

Saitama Prefecture has 323 shrines, including Koma Shrine and Gyōda Hachiman Shrine. These offer a variety of experiences for visitors interested in Japanese spiritual sites.

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

Hikawa Shrine (Ōmiya-ku)

Hikawa Shrine (Ōmiya-ku)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic village shrine, worth visiting for its serene atmosphere and traditi...

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic site in Kawaguchi City, offering a glimpse into Japan's past.

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic local shrine, a 15-minute walk from Hatogaya Station.

Futatsumiya Hikawa Shrine

Futatsumiya Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine in Saitama, known for its connection to a valuable water source.

Nishiasuma Hikawa Shrine

Nishiasuma Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Nishiasuma Hikawa Shrine is a historic village shrine, worth visiting for its tranquil grounds a...

Oyaba Hikawa Shrine

Oyaba Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine with cultural properties, easily accessible from Minami-Urawa Station.

Hikawa Shrine (Minuma-ku)

Hikawa Shrine (Minuma-ku)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine in Saitama, offering a glimpse into local religious history.

Hikawa Shrine (Chuo-ku)

Hikawa Shrine (Chuo-ku)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic site where samurai prayed for victory, offering a glimpse into Japan...

Oto Hikawa Shrine

Oto Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Oto Hikawa Shrine is a rebuilt village shrine, a short walk from Minami-Yono Station.

Oyaguchi Hikawa Shrine

Oyaguchi Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine near Tokyo, offering a glimpse into local religious traditions.

Takagi Hikawa Shrine

Takagi Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Historic Saitama shrine, once central to a village, worth visiting for its unique past.

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic local shrine with unique cultural properties, easily accessible by t...

Inarijin Shrine

Inarijin Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic Shinto shrine in Kawaguchi City, offering a glimpse into local religious transitions.

Inari Shrine (Kawaguchi)

Inari Shrine (Kawaguchi)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine in Kawaguchi founded in the early Edo period, housing several smaller...

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine in Saitama City that once served as a local spiritual center with Shug...

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine in Saitama featuring a sacred 18th-century mirror and an auxiliary shr...

Hie Shrine

Hie Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hie Shrine is a historic site with a nationally designated main hall, founded in 860.

Mikura Shinmei Shrine

Mikura Shinmei Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine in Saitama marking a former medieval hub once known for its significan...

Shinmei Shrine

Shinmei Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Shinmei Shrine: a re-established village shrine with a long history, a short walk from Omiya Sta...

Hikawa Shrine (Nishi-ku)

Hikawa Shrine (Nishi-ku)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic site, rebuilt after war, offering a glimpse into local religious his...

Īzukahikawa Shrine

Īzukahikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic Shinto shrine near Kawaguchi Station, offering a glimpse into local religious heritag...

Kasukabe Hachiman Shrine

Kasukabe Hachiman Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Kasukabe Hachiman Shrine is a historic shrine with unique sand dunes, easily accessible by train...

Hisaizu Shrine

Hisaizu Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hisaizu Shrine is a historic village shrine, rebuilt as a community center, offering a glimpse i...

Hisaizu Shrine

Hisaizu Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hisaizu Shrine is a historic local shrine, a short walk from Iwatsuki Station.

Tsuchiya Hikawa Shrine

Tsuchiya Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Saitama City, dedicated to flood control prayers, an 18-minute walk from Sashi...

Komurada Hikawa Shrine

Komurada Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Komurada Hikawa Shrine is a historic local shrine, easily accessible from Omiya Station.

Muku Shrine

Muku Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic Chichibu shrine founded by Prince Yamato Takeru, famous for its association with the...

Hikawa Tenman Shrine

Hikawa Tenman Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic Saitama shrine founded in 869, offering cultural artifacts and a peaceful stop for hi...

Hikawa Nyotai Shrine

Hikawa Nyotai Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Visit this ancient shrine to see important cultural properties and a unique festival site.

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic village shrine in Ageo City with elaborate carvings and seasonal fes...

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic guardian shrine in Kawagoe with a giant torii gate and important fes...

Hikawakuwa Shrine

Hikawakuwa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic guardian shrine in Ageo City, dedicated to two deities, easily accessible from Ageo S...

Sengen Shrine

Sengen Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Sengen Shrine is a village shrine dedicated to safe childbirth, rebuilt in 1859.

Shimizu-hachimangū

Shimizu-hachimangū

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic shrine in Saitama dedicated to a tragic samurai, built by Hojo Masako.

Tamashiki Shrine

Tamashiki Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Tamashiki Shrine is a historic head shrine, offering cultural properties and a famous wisteria.

Adachi Shrine

Adachi Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Adachi Shrine honors Sarutahiko-no-mikoto, with a history dating back to Emperor Kōrei's reign.

Shiraoka-hachimangū

Shiraoka-hachimangū

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Ancient Shinto shrine with historical ties to samurai, worth visiting for its cultural propertie...

Shirahige Hakusan Shrine

Shirahige Hakusan Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Hanno City, founded in 716 AD, known for its annual spring festival.

Shirahige Shrine

Shirahige Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Shirahige Shrine: ancient guardian shrine built by Korean settlers, with a unique statue and zel...

Tsukakoshi Inari Shrine

Tsukakoshi Inari Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic Inari shrine on a hill, worth visiting for its cultural properties and serene atmosph...

Shinmei-sha

Shinmei-sha

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Shinmei-sha is a historic Shinto shrine in Tokorozawa, founded in 1696, dedicated to Amaterasu O...

Shinmei Shrine (Kuki)

Shinmei Shrine (Kuki)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Shinmei Shrine offers a tranquil escape with a historic main hall and a protected natural forest...

Shinmei Shrine (Satte)

Shinmei Shrine (Satte)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Shinmei Shrine in Satte, Saitama, is a village shrine with a connection to Ise Grand Shrine.

Shinmei Shrine

Shinmei Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Shinmei Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to three deities, featuring a historic zelkova tre...

Akiba Shrine and Sanza Inari

Akiba Shrine and Sanza Inari

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Akiba Shrine and Sanza Inari are adjacent shrines offering a glimpse into local history and uniq...

Chichibu Imamiya Shrine

Chichibu Imamiya Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Chichibu, dedicated to deities and a dragon god, with a rich history.

Chichibuontake Shrine

Chichibuontake Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Chichibuontake Shrine is a unique site honoring historical figures and deities, set in a scenic...

Tōkakisha Shrine

Tōkakisha Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Tōkakisha Shrine is a small local shrine, the origin of its former town's name.

Inari Shrine

Inari Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Inari Shrine, founded in the Enbun era, offers a glimpse into local history and traditional arch...

Dairokuten Shrine

Dairokuten Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A small shrine in Hanno with a unique stone pagoda and ancient oak tree.

Yakyū Inari Shrine

Yakyū Inari Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Ancient shrine known for peonies and a unique connection to baseball, easily accessible by train...

Hijiri Shrine

Hijiri Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hijiri Shrine, established in 708 AD, is dedicated to Japan's first copper and money.

Wakaizumi Inari Shrine

Wakaizumi Inari Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Wakaizumi Inari Shrine is a historic guardian shrine, moved in 1590, with 11 annual festivals.

Furuoya Hachiman Shrine

Furuoya Hachiman Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Kawagoe, home to important cultural properties and a unique festival.

Tsuki Shrine

Tsuki Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Tsuki Shrine is a unique shrine in Saitama known for its rabbit statues and ancient trees.

Suwa Hachiman Shrine (Hannō)

Suwa Hachiman Shrine (Hannō)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Visit this historic shrine in Hannō to see its unique lion dance and tranquil grounds.

Suwa Shrine (Kuki)

Suwa Shrine (Kuki)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Suwa Shrine is a historic local shrine with unique architecture and a lively autumn festival.

Gundari Shrine

Gundari Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Gundari Shrine, founded in the 13th century, offers a glimpse into local history and nature.

Asahi Shrine (Soka)

Asahi Shrine (Soka)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Asahi Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine, a quiet cultural property worth a short visit.

Nonomiya Shrine

Nonomiya Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Visit Nonomiya Shrine to see a historic branch shrine with unique cultural properties.

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