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Ishikawa Prefecture

3 temples · 7 shrines

In Ishikawa Prefecture, start with sacred sites such as Myoryu-ji, Katte Jinja, and Encho-ji, with 2 highlighted cities and wards to start from. Use the listings below to compare temple and shrine clusters, check goshuin details, and plan visits by area.

Events in Ishikawa Prefecture

Cities & Wards

Kanazawa

8 places

Hakui

2 places

Top places to visit in Ishikawa Prefecture

All places in Ishikawa Prefecture

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

1
Myoryu-ji
Location: Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Goshuin: Goshuin
Myōryūji (妙立寺), or "Ninjadera," is a Nichiren Buddhist temple founded in 1643 in Kanazawa, Ishikawa. Built for the Maeda clan, it features trapdoors, hidden staircases, and concealed rooms, defensive architecture earning its ninja nickname, though no actual...
Why you should go
At age 21, monk Nisshin performed a brutal 100-day winter water austerity in the temple's pond, which is still called 'Gyō-no-ike' (Practice Pond) and visible in the grounds today.
The temple houses a single-piece keyaki wood statue of Jurōjin, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, whose deer companion symbolizes 3,000 years of longevity.
If you bring your own goshuin book (not the official Kamakura Shichifukujin book), be aware that the temple may provide a pre-written slip instead of writing directly in your book, so clarify your preference when presenting it at the temple office.
Address: 1 Chome-2-12 Nomachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 921-8031, Japan
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Katte Jinja
Location: Hakui, Ishikawa
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
Katte Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Japan. The available place data points to the shrine known as Keta Taisha at the given coordinates in Hakui, Ishikawa. It is a place of worship and local attraction, with a historic shrine setting and easy access in the area.
Address: Ku−1−1, Jikemachi, Hakui, Ishikawa 925-0003, JapanPhone: +81 767-22-0602
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Encho-ji
4.0(1)
Location: Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
Enchoji is a Buddhist temple located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Situated in the Hakusan area, it is a traditional Japanese temple that serves the local community. The temple features classic Japanese Buddhist architecture and offers a tranquil setting...
Address: 1 Chome-4-40 Higashiyama, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0831, Japan
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4
Keta Taisha
Location: Hakui, Ishikawa
Current status: Open now
Goshuin: Goshuin
Keta Taisha is a historic Shinto shrine in Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture, and the ichinomiya of former Noto Province. It is closely associated with Ōkuninushi and preserves important cultural properties from the Edo and Muromachi periods.
Why you should go
Cormorants brought from a distant island are released at the shrine during the annual Unosai Festival, and their landing patterns and feather colors are read to predict the year's harvest and weather.
Keta Taisha is the ichinomiya, or chief Shinto shrine, of former Noto Province.
By 859 AD, this shrine had already achieved 1st Court Rank, the highest imperial honor. It was even mentioned in poetry by Otomo no Yakamochi over 1,200 years ago.
Address: Ku-1-1 Jikemachi, Hakui, Ishikawa 925-0003, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 767-22-0602
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5
Hosenji
4.0(1)
Location: Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Current status: Open now
Goshuin: Goshuin
Hosenji is a highground Koyasan Shingon Buddhist temple in Kanazawa, known for its hidden Marichiten deity, longrunning goma fire rites, and sweeping views over the city and sea. It is also called Gohonmatsu and is linked to Maeda family history.
Why you should go
The temple's main deity, Marici-ten, is a secret Buddha displayed only once yearly on November 29th. If you cannot visit on that date, ask the priest about the deity's significance and symbolism during your visit, as understanding the hidden nature of this protector deity enriches the experience.
Plan to arrive by foot from the Hashiba-cho bus stop (about 10 minutes away), but give yourself extra time for the steep staircase climb at the end.
Bring cash if you want to purchase a victory charm (Kachimamori) or receive a seal stamp, as the temple may have limited payment options.
Address: 57 Koraimachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0836, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 76-252-3319
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6
Shirayama Hime Jinja
Location: Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Goshuin: Goshuin
Shirayama Hime is a historic Shinto shrine at the foot of Mount Hakusan in Hakusan, Ishikawa. Known as the ichinomiya of former Kaga Province, it features wooded grounds, ancient cedars, and traditions tied to mountain worship and misogi purification.
Why you should go
The shrine's deity Kukuri-Hime literally means 'to tie' or 'to bind,' making her the goddess of matchmaking who once helped creator gods Izanagi and Izanami reconcile their marital argument at the entrance to the underworld.
Shirayama Hime Jinja stands at the foot of Mount Hakusan, linking the shrine directly to one of Japan's major sacred mountains.
After being destroyed by fire in 1480, the shrine lay in ruins for over a century until warlord Maeda Toshiie restored it in the early Edo period. His clan's patronage helped it grow into the head of 2,000 Hakusan shrines nationwide.
Address: Ni-105-1 Sannomiyamachi, Hakusan, Ishikawa 920-2114, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 76-272-0680
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7
Ishiura
4.0(1)
Location: Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Current status: Open now
Goshuin: Goshuin
Ishiura Shrine is an ancient Shinto shrine in central Kanazawa, said to be the city’s oldest and linked to origins in the Kofun period. Its vermilion gates, lucky charms, and accessible location near major sights make it popular with visitors.
Why you should go
Plan for about 30 minutes at the shrine itself, but arrive early in the day if you want a quieter experience, since the shrine is particularly popular with female visitors seeking blessings for finding soulmates and can draw steady foot traffic.
Bring cash and small bills if you want to purchase omamori (lucky charms) or ema plaques, since the shrine does not accept credit cards and the office only operates 9:00-16:00 daily.
Look for the shrine's cute mascot character Kima-chan and the distinctive polka-dot pattern charms (which symbolize 'all is well') if you want to take home a memorable souvenir that reflects the shrine's playful approach to traditional spirituality.
Address: 3-chōme-1-30 Hondamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0964, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 76-231-3314
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Kanazawa Jinja
4.0(1)
Location: Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Current status: Open now
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
A Shinto shrine in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, near Kenrokuen Garden. Built in 1794 by the 11th Maeda lord to protect the garden, it enshrines the Maeda clan ancestors and offers a quiet stop with historic ties to the castle town.
Address: 1-3 Kenrokumachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0936, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 76-261-0502
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