Kobe: Sacred and Religious Sites

Places and attractions in the Sacred and religious sites category

Moto-Sumiyoshi Shrine

The Moto-Sumiyoshi Shrine, nestled in the bustling city of Kobe, Japan, is a beacon of tranquility and spiritual heritage. This Shinto shrine, known for its historical significance, has been a longstanding pillar of the local community, providing a place of worship...

Ikuta Shrine

One of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines Nestled in the bustling city of Kobe, Japan, Ikuta Shrine stands as a serene sanctuary and a significant cultural landmark. This ancient Shinto shrine, believed to have been established in the 3rd century, is one of the oldest in the country and serves as a testament...

Kobe Mosque

20th-century mosque, the first in Japan Nestled in the cosmopolitan city of Kobe, Japan, the Kobe Mosque stands as a testament to the country's rich cultural diversity and historical resilience. This Islamic place of worship, which is also known as Kobe Muslim Mosque, was established in 1935, making it the...

Minatogawa Shrine

Tranquil post-war Shinto shrine Nestled in the bustling city of Kobe, Japan, the Minatogawa Shrine stands as a serene testament to the nation's rich history and spiritual heritage. This Shinto shrine, deeply rooted in the cultural tapestry of the region, is dedicated to the revered 14th-century...

Nōfuku-ji

Nōfuku-ji is a Buddhist temple that, from the legend, was founded in 805 by the monk Saichō, in Kita Sakasegawa, Hyōgo-ku, Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Saichō placed a statue of Yakushi Nyorai of his own making in the temple hall and named the temple Nōfuku Gokoku Mitsu-ji.

Nagata Shrine

Nagata Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nagata-ku, Kobe, Japan. At Nagata, Kotoshironushi-no-Okami is enshrined. The shrine is associated with Amaterasu, who is said to have told Empress Jingū that a shrine was wanted at Nagata.

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