Temples and Shrines in Saitama 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, JapanWebsite

Chinju Hikawa

Saitama

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Explore Chinju Hikawa, a notable shrine in Saitama. Check goshuin availability, visitor details, and nearby sacred places before you go.

5 Chome-18-48 Aoki, Kawaguchi, Saitama 332-0031, JapanWebsite +81482525483

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Seigan-ji

Saitama

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Seiganji (正眼寺) is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto’s Nakagyo Ward, near Kawaramachi and Sanjo in the city center. Source details for this specific temple are limited, but it is recorded as a historic temple founded in 667. It serves as a neighborhood place of...

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Confirm the exact Seiganji before visiting: this record follows the Google Places site in Nishi Ward, Saitama (postal code 331-0048), while travel sources list other Seiganji temples in Japan.
Consider trying the meditation activity that involves tracing designs of Buddhas or Bodhisattvas on soft Japanese paper, which offers a centering and relaxing experience in the quiet temple atmosphere.
Take time to appreciate the unique karesansui garden which uses moss instead of traditional gravel to represent water, and if possible, visit after heavy rains when the garden pools water into a small pond for a dramatically enhanced view.

Seiganji, Nishi Ward, Saitama, 331-0048, JapanWebsite +81752210958

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Shiba Daijingu

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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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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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