Shrines in Shiga

Fujigasaki Ryuu Shrine and Kishitsu Shrine are among the many shrines in Shiga Prefecture. Visitors can find a wide variety of spiritual sites to experience.

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

Mio Shrine

Mio Shrine

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Mio Shrine is an ancient site dedicated to imperial ancestors, featuring unique architecture and...

Sasaki Shrine

Sasaki Shrine

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Sasaki Shrine is a historic site dedicated to the Omi Genji clan, featuring important cultural p...

Kawaketamikabe Shrine

Kawaketamikabe Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Shiga Prefecture, home to a significant 700-year-old stone lantern.

Kawase Shrine

Kawase Shrine

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Kawase Shrine: a historic shrine with unique architecture, revered by the Ii clan.

Aburahi Shrine

Aburahi Shrine

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This shrine, founded by Prince Shotoku, was a Koka samurai meeting place and is worth visiting f...

Izumi Shrine

Izumi Shrine

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A historic shrine in Maibara featuring a renowned natural spring filtered through Mount Ibuki li...

Hakunu Shrine

Hakunu Shrine

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Hakunu Shrine honors ancient deities and a historical figure, offering a glimpse into Japan's sp...

Hanifu Shrine

Hanifu Shrine

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Hanifu Shrine, a historic site in Shiga, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese religious practi...

Tsunou Shrine

Tsunou Shrine

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Tsunou Shrine: ancient Shinto shrines with unique deities, offering a glimpse into local history...

Yutani Shrine (Maibara)

Yutani Shrine (Maibara)

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Yutani Shrine, a historic site in Maibara, offers a glimpse into local deities and ancient belie...

Shiga Gokoku Shrine

Shiga Gokoku Shrine

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A Shinto shrine in Hikone dedicated to Shiga Prefecture's war dead, offering a glimpse into loca...

Kumano Shrine

Kumano Shrine

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Kumano Shrine is a historic site, but currently inaccessible for worship due to wildlife protect...

Tanaka Shrine (Takashima)

Tanaka Shrine (Takashima)

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Tanaka Shrine is a historic site in Takashima, Shiga, with a unique pagoda and annual festival.

Tamura Shrine

Tamura Shrine

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Tamura Shrine is an ancient site dedicated to warding off evil and ensuring traffic safety.

Hakusan Shrine

Hakusan Shrine

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Ancient shrine with a unique history, home to important cultural properties.

Hakusan Shrine (Takashima)

Hakusan Shrine (Takashima)

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Hakusan Shrine, founded in 1200, offers a glimpse into local history and ancient stone lanterns.

Shiratori Shrine

Shiratori Shrine

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A historic Shiga shrine dedicated to Yamato Takeru, featuring eighteenth-century architecture an...

Yagawa Shrine

Yagawa Shrine

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Yagawa Shrine: a historic site in Koka with ancient structures and deity statues.

Ishitsukuri Shrine, Tamatsukuri Shrine

Ishitsukuri Shrine, Tamatsukuri Shrine

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Two ancient shrines in Nagahama City, offering a glimpse into Japan's early religious history.

Kamitakatsuki Shrine

Kamitakatsuki Shrine

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Kamitakatsuki Shrine is an ancient shrine in Nagahama, dedicated to two deities, offering a glim...

Toba Shrine

Toba Shrine

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Toba Shrine, founded in 684, enshrines ancient deities and hosts traditional festivals.

Chikuma Shrine (Maibara)

Chikuma Shrine (Maibara)

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Ancient Chikuma Shrine, dedicated to food deities, hosts a unique, historic festival.

Shinozu Shrine

Shinozu Shrine

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Shinozu Shrine is a historic shrine in Otsu City, dedicated to Susanoo-no-mikoto, with a notable...

Namura Shrine

Namura Shrine

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Namura Shrine: a historic Shinto shrine with a National Treasure main hall.

Kōjin'yama Shrine

Kōjin'yama Shrine

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Kōjin'yama Shrine: a historic site dedicated to the hearth god, with notable cultural properties...

Kayano Shrine

Kayano Shrine

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Kayano Shrine, dedicated to Emperor Kaika, offers unique architecture and seasonal festivals wor...

Warasono Shrine

Warasono Shrine

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Warasono Shrine, founded in 1397, is a historic site dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto.

Fujikiri Shrine

Fujikiri Shrine

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Fujikiri Shrine is an ancient shrine on Chigusa Pass, revered by the Sasaki clan.

Semimaru Shrine

Semimaru Shrine

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Semimaru Shrine honors deities of music and roads, offering a glimpse into ancient Japanese beli...

Hōkoku Shrine

Hōkoku Shrine

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Hokoku Shrine honors Toyotomi Hideyoshi, offering a glimpse into Japan's feudal past.

Kamo Shrine

Kamo Shrine

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Kamo Shrine, founded in 736, features Japan's largest sacred horse statue and unique architectur...

Hashiriochi Shrine

Hashiriochi Shrine

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Hashiriochi Shrine, founded in the 8th century, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese religious...

Chikatsuo Shrine

Chikatsuo Shrine

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Historic shrine founded in 1173, home to Basho's hermitage, offering a glimpse into Japan's past...

Ninigi Shrine

Ninigi Shrine

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Ninigi Shrine, dedicated to Ninigi-no-Mikoto, features a historic pagoda and offers a glimpse in...

Nahaka Shrine

Nahaka Shrine

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Nahaka Shrine: a historic shrine with unique architecture, easily accessible for a quick cultura...

Tsukubusuma Shrine

Tsukubusuma Shrine

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Visit this ancient island shrine, a National Treasure, for its unique Benzaiten worship and scen...

Erehiko Shrine

Erehiko Shrine

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A historic Shiga shrine founded by imperial descendants, rebuilt after battle and relocated for...

Nagahama Hachimangū

Nagahama Hachimangū

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Nagahama Hachimangu is a historic Shinto shrine, home to one of Japan's great float festivals.

Ashizumi Shrine / Yukisugi Tenmangū

Ashizumi Shrine / Yukisugi Tenmangū

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Ancient shrine dedicated to two deities, with unique crests and spring festivals.

Ashizumi Shrine

Ashizumi Shrine

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Ashizumi Shrine is a historic village shrine in Shiga, with a yearly festival on May 1st.

Aga Shrine

Aga Shrine

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Aga Shrine, founded by Prince Shotoku, is a historic site of Shinto worship and natural beauty.

Ogoto Shrine

Ogoto Shrine

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Ogoto Shrine, founded in 808, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese shrine architecture and his...

Suga Shrine

Suga Shrine

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Suga Shrine: ancient shrine in Nagahama City, home to national treasures and unique festivals.

Umajiisobe Shrine

Umajiisobe Shrine

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Ancient shrine in Shiga Prefecture, known for its festivals and historical architecture.

Ishizukuri Shrine

Ishizukuri Shrine

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Ishizukuri Shrine is a historic site with ancient statues and a spring festival.

Usa Hachimangū (Otsu)

Usa Hachimangū (Otsu)

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Usa Hachimangu is a historic shrine in Otsu, known for child growth blessings and a unique pigeo...

Matsuo Shrine

Matsuo Shrine

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Matsuo Shrine, founded in 853, offers unique festival traditions and a sacred pine tree.

Tsutsui Shrine (Higashiomi)

Tsutsui Shrine (Higashiomi)

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Tsutsui Shrine is a unique historical site, revealing the fascinating story of ancient woodturne...

Izu Shrine

Izu Shrine

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Izu Shrine is a historic site in Otsu City, founded in 892, worth visiting for its unique archit...

Daiho Shrine

Daiho Shrine

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Ancient shrine on the old Nakasendo road, dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto.

Shiga-hachiman Shrine

Shiga-hachiman Shrine

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Ancient Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Ojin, a short walk from Shigasato Station.

Chiyo Shrine

Chiyo Shrine

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Chiyo Shrine is a historic site dedicated to Amenouzume-no-mikoto, worth visiting for its cultur...

Izumi Shrine

Izumi Shrine

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Izumi Shrine is an ancient shrine with a unique origin, offering a glimpse into local history.

Shingū Shrine

Shingū Shrine

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Ancient Shinto shrine in Koka City, rebuilt after fire, with a historic bell.

Komiya Shrine (Taga)

Komiya Shrine (Taga)

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Komiya Shrine: a historic shrine in Shiga with important cultural properties and a scenic garden...

Ōtsu Daijingu

Ōtsu Daijingu

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Ōtsu Daijingu is a Shinto shrine dedicated to important deities, worth visiting for its historic...

Osawa-jinja Shrine

Osawa-jinja Shrine

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Osawa Shrine, dedicated to many deities, offers monthly festivals and a peaceful visit.

Ionoi Shrine

Ionoi Shrine

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Ionoi Shrine is a historic site with important cultural assets, despite recent damage.

Oiso Shrine

Oiso Shrine

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Oiso Shrine is a historic site with important cultural properties, dedicated to Amenokoyane-no-M...

Umamioka Watamuki Shrine

Umamioka Watamuki Shrine

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Ancient shrine with unique architecture, protected by samurai and merchants, hosts a vibrant ann...

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