Shrines in Tochigi

Tochigi Prefecture offers over 60 shrines, from the serene Furumine Shrine to the historic Utsunomiya Futarayama Shrine. Visitors can find a diverse range of spiritual sites suitable for various interests.

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

Furumine Shrine

Furumine Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Furumine Shrine, dedicated to Yamato Takeru, is known for its unique Tengu imagery and beautiful...

Kasaishi Shrine

Kasaishi Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Kasaishi Shrine protects Japan's first excavated monument, a National Treasure from 1676.

Utsunomiya Futarayama Shrine

Utsunomiya Futarayama Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine on a hill, home to important artifacts and city origin.

Imamiya Shrine

Imamiya Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Imamiya Shrine, founded in 782, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese religious architecture an...

Nasu Yuzen Shrine

Nasu Yuzen Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Nasu Yuzen Shrine is an ancient shrine with historical ties and unique natural features.

Miwa Shrine

Miwa Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Miwa Shrine, founded in 604, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese religious history.

Shimotsuke-no-kuni Issha Hachimangū

Shimotsuke-no-kuni Issha Hachimangū

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Ashikaga City, founded in 1056, with unique Inari shrine.

Nakamura-hachimangū

Nakamura-hachimangū

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Ancient Shinto shrine with a rich history, significant architecture, and a vibrant annual festiv...

Nogi Shrine

Nogi Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Nogi Shrine honors a prominent general and his wife, offering a peaceful historical retreat.

Imaizumi Yasaka Shrine

Imaizumi Yasaka Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Visit this historic shrine to see traditional architecture and experience ancient kagura dance.

Yagumo Shrine

Yagumo Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Yagumo Shrine is an ancient shrine with a sacred mirror, rebuilt with Ise Jingu materials.

Karasawayama Shrine

Karasawayama Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Karasawayama Shrine honors Fujiwara Hidesato on a mountaintop, offering historical artifacts and...

Hanawada Hachimangū

Hanawada Hachimangū

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Historic shrine at Mt. Hachiman's base, founded in 1641, offering a glimpse into local tradition...

Shiogama Shrine (Yaita)

Shiogama Shrine (Yaita)

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Shiogama Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Yaita, dedicated to several deities.

Ōsaki Ebisu Shrine

Ōsaki Ebisu Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Visit Ōsaki Ebisu Shrine to see Japan's largest Ebisu statue and pray for prosperity.

Ōsaki Shrine

Ōsaki Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Ōsaki Shrine is a historic Shikinai-sha shrine with unique carp imagery and important cultural p...

Omiwa Shrine

Omiwa Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Omiwa Shrine is Tochigi's oldest shrine, known for its unique garden and cultural properties.

Ōhirasan Shrine

Ōhirasan Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Ancient mountaintop shrine with 1,000 stone steps, cultural properties, and hydrangea.

Yasuzumi Shrine

Yasuzumi Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Japan's first national motorcycle shrine, Yasuzumi Shrine offers unique sights for a quick visit...

Yama Shrine

Yama Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Yama Shrine is a modern shrine dedicated to a mountain deity, worth visiting for its tranquil gr...

Hiraide Raiden Shrine

Hiraide Raiden Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Hiraide Raiden Shrine is an ancient site with historic buildings and stone lanterns.

Atago Shrine

Atago Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Atago Shrine, founded in 1379, offers a glimpse into Shinto history and a natural monument.

Atago Shrine

Atago Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Atago Shrine, built on an ancient burial mound, enshrines multiple deities including Emperor Jim...

Shirasagi Shrine

Shirasagi Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Shirasagi Shrine, founded in 783 AD, offers unique cultural insights and impressive artifacts.

Hoshi-no-Miya Shrine (Sano, Tochigi)

Hoshi-no-Miya Shrine (Sano, Tochigi)

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Hoshi-no-Miya Shrine is an ancient village shrine with a unique bronze torii, a short walk from...

Asahimori-tenmangū

Asahimori-tenmangū

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Sano City, dedicated to Tenjin, with a unique ritual.

Tochigi Gokoku Shrine

Tochigi Gokoku Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Tochigi Gokoku Shrine honors war dead and is uniquely visited by the Emperor and Empress.

Ubagai Shrine

Ubagai Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Ubagai Shrine is a historic site, founded in 1145, with a notable main hall.

Ikiko Shrine

Ikiko Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Ikiko Shrine is an ancient site in Kanuma City, known for unique crying sumo and sunrise festiva...

Shirahige Shrine

Shirahige Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Shirahige Shrine: a tranquil site dedicated to Sarutahiko-no-mikoto, known for its sacred spring...

Arakashi Shrine

Arakashi Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine on a mountain, offering historical insights and scenic views.

Gamō Shrine

Gamō Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Gamō Shrine honors a local hero, offering unique cultural events and historical monuments.

Yakushiji Hachimangū

Yakushiji Hachimangū

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Ancient Hachimangu shrine with historical ties, notable for its zelkova tree and cultural proper...

Nishimizushiro Yasaka Shrine

Nishimizushiro Yasaka Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Historic Yasaka Shrine, founded in 940, guards Nishimizushiro and offers a glimpse into local he...

Nogi Shrine

Nogi Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Nogi Shrine is a historic site in Tochigi, with ancient roots and unique cultural properties.

Suzumemiya Shrine

Suzumemiya Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Suzumemiya Shrine, founded in 997, enshrines Susanoo-no-Mikoto and offers a glimpse into ancient...

Ogoto Shrine (Mibu)

Ogoto Shrine (Mibu)

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Ogoto Shrine is a historic site with important cultural properties, easily accessible by train.

Suga Shrine

Suga Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Suga Shrine is a historic site in Oyama City, home to ancient artifacts and a lively festival.

Takahashi Shrine

Takahashi Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Takahashi Shrine, founded in 111 AD, is dedicated to the ancestral deity of cuisine.

Imamiya Shrine

Imamiya Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Imamiya Shrine: a historic shrine in Sakura City, Tochigi, founded in 1060, worth visiting for i...

Fujioka Shrine (Tochigi)

Fujioka Shrine (Tochigi)

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Fujioka Shrine is a historic site with ancient roots and monuments, worth visiting for its cultu...

Iwane Shrine

Iwane Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Iwane Shrine is a historic shrine with unique architecture and several sub-shrines, worth visiti...

Kasoyama Shrine

Kasoyama Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in a natural park, known for cedar trees and historical offerings.

Shirahige Shrine (Tochigi Prefecture)

Shirahige Shrine (Tochigi Prefecture)

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Shirahige Shrine enshrines Sarutahiko-no-mikoto and features impressive carved festival floats.

Takinoo Shrine

Takinoo Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Takinoo Shrine, founded by Kukai, offers unique spiritual experiences and historical significanc...

Murahi Shrine

Murahi Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Murahi Shrine, founded in 646, is a historic site with unique architecture and a sacred forest.

Orihime Shrine

Orihime Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Orihime Shrine, a beautiful mountaintop shrine, offers stunning night views and a romantic atmos...

Torinoko Sansho Shrine

Torinoko Sansho Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Ancient owl shrine with a unique main hall, rebuilt by a shogun, worth visiting for history and...

Nasu Shrine

Nasu Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Nasu Shrine is a historic site with important cultural properties and a beautiful cedar-lined ap...

Mamada Hachimangu

Mamada Hachimangu

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Ancient Shinto shrine with a unique sumo ring and a famous festival.

Awa Shrine (Oyama)

Awa Shrine (Oyama)

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Awa Shrine is an ancient Shinto shrine with unique cultural properties and historical significan...

Tomita Yasaka Shrine

Tomita Yasaka Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Tomita Yasaka Shrine: a historic guardian deity shrine with unique sub-shrines.

Hirayanagi Hoshinomiya Shrine

Hirayanagi Hoshinomiya Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

This ancient "Eel Shrine" offers unique cultural insights and a tranquil escape.

Tomita Hoshinomiya Shrine

Tomita Hoshinomiya Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Tochigi City, dedicated to two deities, with unique stone carvings.

Nishinoda Raiden Shrine

Nishinoda Raiden Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Nishinoda Raiden Shrine: a historic site dedicated to deities, offering a glimpse into local rel...

Kibata Shrine

Kibata Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Kibata Shrine is an ancient shrine with important architecture, worth visiting for its history a...

Nikkō Tōshō-gū

Nikkō Tōshō-gū

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Nikkō Tōshō-gū is a lavish shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Futarasan Shrine

Futarasan Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

This eighth-century shrine, one of Japan's oldest, honors Nikko's sacred mountains and deities.

Munakata Shrine

Munakata Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine dedicated to a deity, rebuilt multiple times, with a unique cultural festival.

Chigata Shrine

Chigata Shrine

TOCHIGI · SHRINE

Chigata Shrine, founded in 778, offers ancient zelkova trees and historical festival floats.

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