Temples and Shrines in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Toyokawa Inari

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Myōgonji, better known as Toyokawa Inari, is a Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple in Toyokawa, Aichi. Founded in 1441, it blends temple and Inari worship, and is famous for thousands of stone foxes, a torii gate, and its association with Senju Kannon and prosperity...

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Don't miss Myogen Temple behind the main shrine, which houses the effigy of the Thousand-Handed Senju Kannon (the temple's main deity).
Myōgon-ji was founded in 1441 and is better known nationwide as Toyokawa Inari.
Visit before sunset to fully appreciate the impressive red torii gate path and the extensive temple grounds surrounded by nature.

1 Toyokawachō, Toyokawa, Aichi 442-0033, Japan

Itsukushima

Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

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1 Goshuin

Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine on Itsukushima Island, known for its "floating" torii. It is located in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, and is accessible by ferry from Miyajimaguchi Station.

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Wear comfortable, flat shoes as the shrine's corridors have gaps between floorboards to relieve water pressure at high tide, and high heels can get stuck in these spaces.
Check the tide schedule before your visit, as the shrine's appearance changes dramatically between high tide (when buildings appear to float) and low tide (when you can walk near the Great Torii gate).
Visit early in the morning or stay overnight at a ryokan to experience the shrine in a quieter, more peaceful atmosphere, as the area becomes significantly less crowded after day-trippers leave.

1-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0588, JapanWebsite +81829442020

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Daishoin

Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

1 Goshuin

Daishoin is a historic Buddhist temple on Miyajima Island, renowned for its spiritual atmosphere and stunning hillside location. The temple features numerous halls, thousands of statues, and prayer wheels, offering visitors a serene journey through Buddhist...

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The temple grounds involve climbing multiple stairs as you ascend the hillside, so wear comfortable walking shoes and allow at least 1.5 to 3 hours to fully explore all the buildings, gardens, and sacred spaces without rushing.
Visit the Henjokutsu cave hall where you can perform the Osunafumi ritual by stepping on sand from all 88 temples of the Shikoku pilgrimage, gaining the same spiritual merit as completing the entire pilgrimage route.
Don't miss the Kaidan Meguri (戒壇巡り), a pitch-black corridor where you walk through complete darkness without any light to purify your sins and test your spirit, located in the Chinese Kannon Sacred Ground sand-stepping hall.

210 Miyajimachō, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0588, JapanWebsite +81

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Shiba Daijingu

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1 Goshuin

Shiba Daijingu (Shiba Shinmeigu) is a Shinto shrine in Minato, Tokyo, founded in 1005 and dedicated to Amaterasu Ōmikami and Toyouke Ōmikami, linked to Ise Grand Shrine. Rebuilt after 1945, it hosts the September Daradara Matsuri and a historic ginger fair.

1 Chome-12-7 Shibadaimon, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0012, JapanWebsite +81334314802

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Shoun-ji

Takehara, Hiroshima

Buddhist temple located in Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture

10-1 Tokoura 2-chomeWebsite +810846260880

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Usagi

Usagi Shrine, also called Rabbit Shrine, is a small Shinto shrine in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, near Lake Kawaguchi and Mt. Fuji. It is known for rabbit guardian statues, a playful motif tied to safety, wisdom, and good health, and for its scenic setting.

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Look for the rabbit guardian statues around the shrine; they're the main feature and best photo subjects.
Take the Kyoto City Subway Tozai Line to Higashiyama Station and walk approximately 15 minutes north to reach the shrine, or use Kyoto City Buses that stop at Okazakijinja-mae which is just steps away from the entrance.
Expect a small shrine rather than a large temple complex, so plan a short stop focused on the rabbit-themed details.

1163 Azagawa, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0303, JapanWebsite +81555720363

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Hiroshima Prefecture

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Hatsukaichi

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Toyokawa Inari

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Itsukushima

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Daishoin

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Shiba Daijingu

Shoun-ji

Usagi

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Hatsukaichi

Takehara

Top places to visit in Hiroshima Prefecture

Toyokawa Inari

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Itsukushima

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Daishoin

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Shiba Daijingu

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Usagi

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