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

Inari Shrine

Inari Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Historic Inari Shrine, once a village guardian, offers a glimpse into Edo-period rural Japan.

Koshinden Inari Shrine

Koshinden Inari Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine in Yashio City, dedicated to Inari Okami, offering a glimpse into loca...

Minami-Kawasaki Inari Shrine

Minami-Kawasaki Inari Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

This shrine in Saitama enshrines a rare white snake, offering a unique cultural experience.

Inari Shrine

Inari Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A village shrine with a connection to Fushimi Inari Taisha, easily accessible by bus.

Hisaizu Shrine

Hisaizu Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hisaizu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine, a peaceful stop for those near Hanuki Station.

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine founded in 1689 that offers a quiet glimpse into local religious herit...

Inari Shrine

Inari Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine founded around 1700 featuring the oldest stone monument in Japan inscr...

Hachiman Shrine

Hachiman Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hachiman Shrine is a historic village shrine, offering a glimpse into local Japanese religious h...

Hisaizusha

Hisaizusha

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic village Shinto shrine in Hasuda City featuring a main building from 1906 and ties to...

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine in Kasukabe rebuilt after the Great Kanto Earthquake, featuring a comm...

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Katori Shrine is a historic village shrine, rebuilt after an earthquake, offering a peaceful vis...

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Katori Shrine is a historic village shrine known for its ancient tree and unique winter festival...

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Katori Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Futsunushi-no-Mikoto, worth visiting for...

Chikatsu Shrine (Sugito)

Chikatsu Shrine (Sugito)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Chikatsu Shrine is a historic local shrine, a short walk from Tobu-dobutsu-koen Station.

Hachiman Shrine

Hachiman Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hachiman Shrine is a 17th-century shrine in Kuki City, offering a glimpse into local history.

Hie Shrine

Hie Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hie Shrine is a historic village shrine with a connection to the Sasaki clan, worth visiting for...

Ōsaki Shrine

Ōsaki Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A Shinto shrine in Kuki City, dedicated to wind deities, offering a peaceful cultural stop.

Matsunaga Shrine

Matsunaga Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Matsunaga Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine with a unique winter festival.

Tachibana Shrine

Tachibana Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Tachibana Shrine: a historic shrine in Ageo City with unique natural and cultural monuments.

Aviation Shrine

Aviation Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A unique shrine dedicated to aviation, honoring pioneers and war dead.

Sengen Shrine (Shiki)

Sengen Shrine (Shiki)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Sengen Shrine commemorates a 12th-century hunting event, offering a glimpse into local history.

Shikishima Shrine

Shikishima Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Shikishima Shrine is a historic site dedicated to Konohanasakuya-hime no Okami, featuring a uniq...

Kumano Shrine

Kumano Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Kumano Shrine is a historic village shrine in Saitama, known for its ancient Fujizuka.

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

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

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine, founded in 1555, offers a glimpse into local Shinto history and architecture.

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic village shrine, an easy walk from Mizuhodai Station.

Kasuga Shrine

Kasuga Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Kasuga Shrine is a Shinto shrine with a long history, easily accessible from Ageo Station.

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine, founded in 1504, is a historic site with unique spiritual connections, worth visi...

Atago Shrine

Atago Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Atago Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine founded in 1598, an 8-minute walk from Shonan Station.

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic village shrine with large guardian dogs, worth visiting for its uniq...

Atago Shrine

Atago Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Atago Shrine, a historic village shrine in Ageo City, offers a glimpse into local heritage.

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic village shrine, a short walk from Imaizumi bus stop.

Shinmei Shrine

Shinmei Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Shinmei Shrine is a historic village shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, offering a glimpse i...

Atago Shrine

Atago Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Atago Shrine, founded in 1697, wards off disease and offers a glimpse into local history.

Inari Shrine

Inari Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Inari Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine with unique stone lanterns, worth visiting for its cult...

Fukiage Shrine

Fukiage Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Fukiage Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine, a peaceful stop near Fukiage Station.

Yama Shrine

Yama Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Yama Shrine is a historic local shrine, a pleasant 13-minute walk from Gyoda Station.

Inari Shrine (Hanyū)

Inari Shrine (Hanyū)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic shrine in Hanyu City, founded in 1598 as a family and then local guardian deity.

Daitenpaku Shrine (Hanyū)

Daitenpaku Shrine (Hanyū)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Visit this historic shrine, founded in 1557, for its unique artifacts and connection to safe chi...

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine with a serene hilltop setting, worth visiting for its...

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic village shrine, offering a glimpse into Japan's Edo period religious...

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine, founded in 1078, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese spiritual practices.

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine with a designated cultural property main hall, easily...

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic site with cultural properties, a short walk from Shiki Station.

Hikawa Hachiman Shrine (Wako)

Hikawa Hachiman Shrine (Wako)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Rare Hikawa Hachiman Shrine, founded in the 13th century, offers a unique historical visit.

Tenso Shrine

Tenso Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Tenso Shrine is a historic village shrine within Yono Park, easily accessible for a peaceful vis...

Hachiman Shrine

Hachiman Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Ancient Hachiman Shrine, dedicated to Emperor Ōjin, offers historical artifacts and a main hall...

Washinomiya Shrine

Washinomiya Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Ancient Shinto shrine in Saitama, a peaceful stop for history and traditional architecture.

Yasakasha

Yasakasha

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Yasakasha is a historic Shinto shrine, a peaceful stop to experience local Japanese spiritual he...

Mitake Sha (Kazo)

Mitake Sha (Kazo)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Mitake Sha is a Shinto shrine in Kazo, Saitama, known for its healing spring and historical sign...

Chikata Shrine

Chikata Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Chikata Shrine honors Fujiwara Chikata, offering a glimpse into local history and a unique statu...

Suwa Shrine

Suwa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Suwa Shrine is a historic village shrine founded in 1355, easily accessible by bus.

Kumanosha

Kumanosha

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Kumanosha is a historic Shinto shrine in Saitama, notable for its mergers of local guardian shri...

Inari Shrine (kumagayashikoezuka)

Inari Shrine (kumagayashikoezuka)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Historic Inari Shrine, guardian of a village and temple, offers a glimpse into local Shinto trad...

Issan Shrine

Issan Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Issan Shrine is a late Edo period shrine known for its unique winter solstice fire-walking festi...

Tenjin-sha

Tenjin-sha

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Tenjin-sha is a Shinto shrine with historic monuments, an easy walk from Yono-Honmachi Station.

Inari Shrine

Inari Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Inari Shrine, founded in 1661, offers a glimpse into local history and religious mergers.

Takinomiya Shrine

Takinomiya Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Fukaya with a rich history, revered by clans and a local landmark.

Atago Daigongen Shrine

Atago Daigongen Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic shrine in Tokorozawa City, founded in 1729, known for its unique Tokugawa lantern.

Chikata Shrine (Kazo)

Chikata Shrine (Kazo)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Chikata Shrine is a historic village shrine with notable architecture and a cultural monument.

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