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

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Katori Shrine is a historic village shrine with unique stone monuments, a short walk from Satte...

Nakahikawa Shrine

Nakahikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic Saitama shrine enshrining Onamuchi-no-mikoto, featuring ancient monuments and cultura...

Nagamiya-Hikawa Shrine

Nagamiya-Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Nagamiya-Hikawa Shrine is a historic shrine with a long approach, worth visiting for its cultura...

Hisaizu Shrine

Hisaizu Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hisaizu Shrine is a historic guardian shrine in Koshigaya, known for its ancient wisteria.

Maekawa Shrine

Maekawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Maekawa Shrine, a historic local shrine, enshrines ancient deities and offers a glimpse into loc...

Mutsumi Shrine

Mutsumi Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Mutsumi Shrine is a small shrine dedicated to Konohanasakuya-hime, worth visiting for its cultur...

Hikawa Shrine (Urawa-ku)

Hikawa Shrine (Urawa-ku)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Visit this ancient shrine, 1500 years old, to see historic buildings and experience a traditiona...

Warabi Shrine

Warabi Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Warabi Shrine is a historic guardian shrine with a castle moat and cultural properties.

Adachi Shrine (Urawa-ku)

Adachi Shrine (Urawa-ku)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine in Saitama dedicated to Sarutahiko-no-mikoto, traditionally founded du...

Atago Shrine

Atago Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Atago Shrine is a historic mountaintop shrine in a rare architectural style, dedicated to a fire...

Tokorozawa Shinmei Shrine

Tokorozawa Shinmei Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Tokorozawa Shinmei Shrine, a large Shinmei-zukuri shrine, offers unique air safety prayers.

Chichibu Shrine

Chichibu Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

This ancient shrine, rebuilt by Tokugawa Ieyasu, is known for its architecture and unique wood c...

Atago Shrine

Atago Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Atago Shrine offers unique benefits for fire prevention and family safety, a short walk from Say...

Saka Inari Shrine

Saka Inari Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Saka Inari Shrine is a historic merchant shrine with unique Edo period art and artifacts.

Izumoiwai Shrine, Moroyama

Izumoiwai Shrine, Moroyama

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Saitama, known for its rare Yabusame festival and historic main hall.

Hachiman Shrine

Hachiman Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Ancient Hachiman Shrine, founded in 921, offers a glimpse into Japan's rich history and religiou...

Kijin Shrine

Kijin Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Kijin Shrine is a rare shrine dedicated to demons, founded in 1182 to ward off evil.

Kaminomura Shrine

Kaminomura Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Kaminomura Shrine is a historic site with significant cultural properties, offering a glimpse in...

Chikagata Shrine

Chikagata Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Chikagata Shrine is a historic site in Kumagaya, known for its sumo wrestling origins.

Takagi Shrine

Takagi Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Takagi Shrine, home to Japan's longest omikuji, offers a glimpse into local history and unique r...

Kumano Shrine

Kumano Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Kumano Shrine is a historic branch shrine in Saitama, known for its unique stone deity statues.

Hachiman Shrine (Fukaya)

Hachiman Shrine (Fukaya)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hachiman Shrine is a historic site in Fukaya, dedicated to Hondawake-no-mikoto, easily accessibl...

Washinomiya Shrine

Washinomiya Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Visit Japan's oldest grand shrine in Kanto, home to ancient deities and cultural treasures.

Takehime Shrine

Takehime Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Takehime Shrine is an ancient site dedicated to Toyoashitakahime no Mikoto, featuring a historic...

Izumo-no-Iwai Shrine

Izumo-no-Iwai Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Visit this historic shrine, a candidate for an ancient listing, dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto.

Obusuma Shrine

Obusuma Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Obusuma Shrine is an ancient Shinto shrine dedicated to Ninigi-no-Mikoto, offering a glimpse int...

Muku Shrine (Minano)

Muku Shrine (Minano)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Muku Shrine is a historic village shrine in Minano, dedicated to ancient deities, easily accessi...

Iko-no-hayamitama Hime-no Shrine

Iko-no-hayamitama Hime-no Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Ancient shrine dedicated to multiple deities, relocated in 1576, with several subsidiary shrines...

Himemiya Shrine (Miyashiro)

Himemiya Shrine (Miyashiro)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Himemiya Shrine is an ancient shrine with unique elevated structures and historical artifacts.

Mika Shrine (Misato town, Saitama)

Mika Shrine (Misato town, Saitama)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Mika Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to two powerful deities, offering a glimpse into loca...

Kawawa Shrine (Misato town, Saitama)

Kawawa Shrine (Misato town, Saitama)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Kawawa Shrine is a historic guardian shrine with a unique north-facing building, worth visiting...

Izumoiwai Shrine (Iruma)

Izumoiwai Shrine (Iruma)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Saitama with historical documents and a connection to Yamato Takeru.

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic head shrine with a grand approach, offering a glimpse into ancient J...

Tenjin-sha

Tenjin-sha

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic shrine along Kanna River, notable for its 1722 building and unique sacred object.

Imaki-Aosaka-Inami-Ikegami Shrine

Imaki-Aosaka-Inami-Ikegami Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

This ancient shrine, rebuilt many times, honors important deities by the Karasu River.

Nagahatabe Shrine

Nagahatabe Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Nagahatabe Shrine: an ancient shrine dedicated to Amenohazuchio-no-mikoto, rebuilt after floods...

Imaki-Aosaka-Inami-Ikegami Shrine

Imaki-Aosaka-Inami-Ikegami Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Ancient shrine founded in 724, dedicated to water and earth deities, 11 minutes walk from Tanash...

Inatori Shrine

Inatori Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Inatori Shrine, founded in 808, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese spiritual traditions.

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