Shrines in Wakayama

Wakayama Prefecture is home to 73 shrines, including Shinoda Shrine and Suda Hachiman Shrine. Visitors can find a wide variety of spiritual sites across the region.

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

Inabane Ōji Shrine

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A historic Kumano Kodo shrine, one of the 99 Ōji, dedicated to Kongō Dōji.

Kirime Ōji Shrine

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Kirime Ōji Shrine is a historic Kumano pilgrimage site with a unique sacred tree.

Niukanshōfu Shrine

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This shrine, dedicated to Koyasan's guardian deities, is a first stop for hikers.

Kumano Hayatama Taisha

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Visit this ancient Shinto shrine, a UNESCO site, to see national treasures and a sacred tree.

Takijiri Ōji Shrine

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Takijiri Ōji Shrine marks the historic entrance to Kumano's sacred mountains, offering a glimpse...

Hiro Hachiman Shrine

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Visit this historic Hachiman shrine to see centuries-old architecture and cultural treasures.

Shiide Itsukushima Shrine

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A vermilion shrine in Wakayama known for its vibrant Edo-period demon dance festival.

Awashima Shrine

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Awashima Shrine: a unique shrine in Wakayama known for its doll memorial services and thousands...

Kumano Hongū Taisha

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Kumano Hongū Taisha is a grand shrine, part of a UNESCO site, with a massive gate.

Niutsuhime Shrine

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This ancient shrine, a UNESCO site, is where four gods protected Japan from Mongol invasions.

Kumano Nachi Taisha

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Kumano Nachi Taisha is a 1,700-year-old grand shrine known for its nature worship tradition.

Niusakadono Shrine

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This shrine, dedicated to Koyasan's guardian goddess, is notable for its ancient sake offering t...

Tokugawa Mausoleum

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A UNESCO World Heritage site, this mausoleum honors two Tokugawa shoguns.

Makiosan Myōjinsha

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A historic shrine in Kudoyama, dedicated to local deities, with unique modern statues.

Hinokuma Jingū

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Visit Nichizengu, two ancient shrines side-by-side, for a glimpse into Japan's spiritual heritag...

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