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Hyogo Prefecture

4 temples · 4 shrines

Hyogo Prefecture is located in the Kansai region of western Japan, with coastlines on both the Sea of Japan and the Seto Inland Sea. Its capital, Kobe, is known as an international port city, and the prefecture also includes Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the hot spring area of Arima Onsen.

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A ranked guide to standout temples and shrines for planning a meaningful visit.

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Banshu Kiyomizu-dera
Location: Kato, Hyogo
Current status: Open now
Goshuin: Goshuin
Explore Banshu Kiyomizu-dera, a notable temple in Kato, Hyogo. Check goshuin availability, visitor details, and nearby sacred places before you go.
Address: 1194Website Phone: +81795450025
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Ikuta Jinja
Location: Chuo, Hyogo
Current status: Open now
Goshuin: 4 Goshuin
Ikuta Jinja is an ancient Shinto shrine in central Kobe, near Sannomiya. Tradition traces its founding to the 3rd century, and it is closely tied to the city’s history, local festivals, and the wooded Ikuta no Mori grounds behind the main precinct.
Why you should go
The name 'Kobe' comes from this shrine. In 806, the emperor assigned 40 kanbe (神戸) families to maintain Ikuta Shrine, and the kanji for kanbe is pronounced 'Kobe,' giving the entire city its name.
Tradition traces Ikuta Jinja's founding to the 3rd century, making it one of Kobe's oldest shrines.
Battles from the Genpei War took place in the Ikuta forest behind the shrine. Two Noh plays, Ebira and Ikuta Atsumori, retell these battles and are performed annually at the shrine's Autumn Festival.
Address: 1-chōme-2-1 Shimoyamatedōri, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0011, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 78-321-3851
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Engyo-ji
Location: Himeji, Hyogo
Current status: Open now
Goshuin: Goshuin
Engyoji, on Mount Shosha above Himeji, Hyogo, is a Tendai Buddhist temple founded in 966. Known as the “Mount Hiei of the West,” it is the largest temple on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage and an important historic training center with the Shaka Sanzon as its...
Address: 2968Website Phone: +81792663327
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Itatehyozu Jinja
Location: Himeji, Hyogo
Current status: Open now
Goshuin: Goshuin
Itatehyozu Jinja is a historic Shinto shrine in Himeji, Hyogo, just outside Himeji Castle. It serves as a Sōja shrine for Harima Province and is known for its long ritual cycles, including the Three Mountains Rite every 20 years and the Single Mountain Rite...
Why you should go
New governors of Harima Province were required to visit this shrine to worship all the gods of the province at once, making it a one-stop divine meet-and-greet for incoming officials.
Itatehyozu Jinja is a historic Shinto shrine in Himeji, Hyogo, located near Himeji Castle.
The shrine's ritual schedule is the exact reverse of nearby Iwa Shrine: one holds its Three Mountains Rite every 20 years while the other does it every 60, like perfectly mirrored ceremonial clocks.
Address: 190 Soshahonmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0015, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 79-224-1111
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Ichijo-ji
Location: Kasai, Hyogo
Goshuin: Goshuin
Explore Ichijo-ji, a notable temple in Kasai, Hyogo. Check goshuin availability, visitor details, and nearby sacred places before you go.
Address: 821-17, SakamotochōPhone: +81790484000
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Minatogawa Jinja
Location: Chuo, Hyogo
Current status: Open now
Goshuin: Goshuin
Historic Shinto shrine in Kobe dedicated to Kusunoki Masashige, a 14thcentury samurai hero. Features a museum, traditional architecture, and serves as an important cultural landmark honoring loyalty and devotion to the imperial cause.
Why you should go
If you're interested in Japanese history, read up on Kusunoki Masashige before visiting; the shrine's meaning centers on his 14th-century legacy and loyalty.
Minatogawa-jinja was established in 1872 on or near the site of the Battle of Minatogawa in Kobe.
Minatogawa-jinja is counted among the Fifteen Shrines of the Kenmu Restoration, linking it to a select group of historically important shrines.
Address: 3-chōme-1-1 Tamondōri, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0015Website Phone: +81 78-371-0001
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Nakayama-dera
Location: Takarazuka, Hyogo
Goshuin: Goshuin
Nakayamadera is the twentyfourth temple of the Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage and is traditionally attributed to Prince Shotoku. It has long been associated with prayers for safe childbirth and preserves a history of worship spanning more than 1,400 years.
Address: 2-chōme 11 1Website Phone: +81797870024
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Himeji Gokoku
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Location: Himeji, Hyogo
Current status: Open now
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
A Shinto shrine in Himeji dedicated to the spirits of those who died for Japan from the Boshin War onward. Set near Himeji Castle, it is known for its calm grounds, amulets, goshuin, and seasonal visits, and also serves as a venue for weddings.
Why you should go
Plan to spend 20-30 minutes here rather than rushing through, as the shrine's value lies in quiet reflection on its purpose as a memorial rather than sightseeing speed.
Visit on a weekday morning rather than weekends to experience the shrine's peaceful atmosphere without the tourist crowds that gather after visits to nearby Himeji Castle.
If you want your goshuin stamp placed directly in your collection book, request the single-page version instead of the double-page option, which is given on loose paper and harder to preserve.
Address: 118 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012, JapanWebsite Phone: +81792240896
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