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

Mashimori Shrine

Mashimori Shrine

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Mashimori Shrine, a historic site dedicated to a water deity, offers a glimpse into local religi...

Hachiman Shrine

Hachiman Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Historic Shinto shrine in Yashio City, founded in 1502, revered by local families.

Tenjin-sha

Tenjin-sha

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A Shinto shrine in Yashio City, rebuilt after an earthquake, dedicated to a household deity.

Hachiman Shrine

Hachiman Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hachiman Shrine is a historic local shrine, offering a glimpse into Japan's past.

Hachiman Shrine

Hachiman Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Visit this historic shrine to see a nationally recognized main hall and ancient stone stupa.

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Katori Shrine is a historic village shrine rebuilt in 1929, worth visiting for its tranquil atmo...

Maeya Inari Shrine

Maeya Inari Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Maeya Inari Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine, a quick stop for local charm.

Shimoshindeninari Shrine

Shimoshindeninari Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Shimoshindeninari Shrine: a historic Inari shrine, easily accessible, offering a glimpse into lo...

Inari Shrine

Inari Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A Shinto shrine in Misato City, relocated due to expressway expansion, worth visiting for its un...

Inari Shrine

Inari Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Inari Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine, founded in 1746, that served as the guardian of Tanigu...

Inari Shrine

Inari Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic Shinto shrine in Misato City, founded in 1590, representing local heritage.

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Katori Shrine is an ancient village shrine, offering a glimpse into local history and traditions...

Nyotai Shrine

Nyotai Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Nyotai Shrine, founded in 901, is dedicated to Izanami-no-Mikoto and worth visiting for its hist...

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Katori Shrine is a historic village shrine, worth visiting for its serene grounds and local sign...

Inari Shrine

Inari Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine in Kasukabe City, easily accessible from Takesato Station.

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Katori Shrine is a Shinto shrine, worth visiting for its traditional dance and convenient locati...

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Katori Shrine is a historic village shrine, a short walk from Takezato Station.

Akanuma Shrine

Akanuma Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Akanuma Shrine is a historic village shrine, notable for its lion dance cultural property.

Fujitsukakatori Shrine (Kasukabe)

Fujitsukakatori Shrine (Kasukabe)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Fujitsukakatori Shrine: a historic shrine on a sand dune, founded in 1578.

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Katori Shrine is a historic village guardian shrine, a peaceful stop for those exploring Saitama...

Sagi Shrine

Sagi Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Sagi Shrine is a historic shrine with a unique dual structure, a short walk from Kita-Kasukabe S...

Washi Shrine

Washi Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Washi Shrine is a unique Edo-period shrine housing two distinct deities under one roof.

Hachiman Shrine

Hachiman Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hachiman Shrine: a historic village shrine in Kasukabe, easily accessible by train.

Kumano Shrine

Kumano Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Kumano Shrine, founded in 1590, offers a peaceful escape with unique statues and traditional arc...

Hisaizu Shrine

Hisaizu Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hisaizu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine, a quiet stop to see traditional architecture.

Inari Shrine

Inari Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Inari Shrine: a village shrine from the Edo period, easily accessible from Tobu Zoo Park Station...

Hisaizusha

Hisaizusha

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hisaizusha is a historic shrine in Shiraoka City, known for its traditional lion dance.

Hisaizu Shrine

Hisaizu Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hisaizu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine with a unique cultural property, easily accessible by...

Washi Shrine

Washi Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Washi Shrine is a Shinto shrine with a long history, rebuilt after a 1909 fire.

Ōyama Shrine

Ōyama Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Historic shrine in Shiraoka City, known for its unique votive plaques.

Kaizuka Shrine

Kaizuka Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Kaizuka Shrine: a historic site built on a shell mound, offering a glimpse into local heritage.

Tajimahikawasha

Tajimahikawasha

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Tajima Hikawa Shrine offers a glimpse into local culture and a unique bridge.

Uchiya Hikawa-sha

Uchiya Hikawa-sha

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Ancient Hikawa shrine with unique architecture, a Saitama Prefectural Cultural Property.

Kanpaku Shrine

Kanpaku Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Kanpaku Shrine, a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Nintoku, offers a glimpse into local histor...

Nenohi Shrine

Nenohi Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Nenohi Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Kawaguchi, revived after a merger.

Kokonoe Shrine

Kokonoe Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Kokonoe Shrine is a historic shrine in Kawaguchi City, rebuilt after a fire, easily accessible b...

Nanasato Shrine

Nanasato Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Nanasato Shrine is a historic site formed by merging seven village shrines, easily accessible by...

Tōshō Shrine

Tōshō Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A Shinto shrine in Kawaguchi, Tōshō Shrine offers a glimpse into local history and unique cultur...

Tenjin-sha

Tenjin-sha

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Tenjin-sha is a historic shrine dedicated to learning, easily accessible from Nanari Station.

Yudono Shrine

Yudono Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Yudono Shrine is a local guardian shrine with historical ties to a mountain cult, a short walk f...

Kanayama Shrine

Kanayama Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Kanayama Shrine is a historic site dedicated to blacksmiths, offering a glimpse into local herit...

Hozumi Shrine (Saitama)

Hozumi Shrine (Saitama)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hozumi Shrine is a village shrine with unique deities, a 23-minute walk from Sashiogi Station.

Yoshino Shrine

Yoshino Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Yoshino Shrine is a re-established local shrine, a short walk from Imba Station.

Nanpō Shrine

Nanpō Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Nanpō Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Takeminakata-no-mikoto, worth visiting for...

Nisshin Shrine

Nisshin Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Nisshin Shrine: a historic site in Saitama City, known for its sacred spring water.

Bukoku Shrine

Bukoku Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Bukoku Shrine is a village shrine with a guardian deity, worth visiting for its historical signi...

Hachiōji Shrine

Hachiōji Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hachiōji Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine with ties to Shugendō, worth visiting for its unique...

Tenjin-sha

Tenjin-sha

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine with ties to ancient temples, offering a glimpse into local religious...

Hachiman‑sha

Hachiman‑sha

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hachiman-sha is a Shinto shrine with a long history, worth visiting for its local significance.

Nakao Shrine (Saitama)

Nakao Shrine (Saitama)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Nakao Shrine is a historic village shrine in Saitama, worth visiting for its tranquil atmosphere...

Inari Shrine (Midori-ku)

Inari Shrine (Midori-ku)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Historic Shinto shrine founded in 1791 for abundant harvests and village development.

Sansha Shrine

Sansha Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Sansha Shrine is a historic village shrine with three enshrined deities, a short walk from Toyoh...

Dairokuten Shrine

Dairokuten Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Dairokuten Shrine is an ancient village shrine, offering a glimpse into local history.

Hakusan Shrine

Hakusan Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hakusan Shrine is a village shrine with a history of relocation, easily accessible by bus.

Ukiya Shrine

Ukiya Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Ukiya Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine, worth visiting for its serene atmosphere and tradition...

Kitano Tenman Shrine

Kitano Tenman Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Kitano Tenman Shrine: a rebuilt historical shrine dedicated to learning, easily accessible by bu...

Nomago Shrine

Nomago Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Nomago Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine, offering a glimpse into local religious mergers.

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Katori Shrine is a historic local shrine, rebuilt in 1597, offering a glimpse into Japan's past.

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Katori Shrine is a historic village shrine, offering a glimpse into Japan's past.

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Katori Shrine is a historic village shrine, offering a glimpse into local religious heritage.

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