In Japan, a shrine (jinja, 神社) is a place of worship in Shinto, the indigenous religion that honours kami (神) — sacred spirits tied to nature, ancestors, heroes, and remarkable places. Unlike a church or temple built mainly for sermons, a shrine is a living threshold between everyday life and the sacred: a grove, a gate, a hall, and open ground where people pause, bow, and leave offerings.
Shrines appear throughout daily life in Japan. Neighbours visit a local ujigami shrine for protection; students pray for exams at a Tenjin shrine; merchants favour Inari shrines; families buy omamori charms and draw omikuji fortune slips; and at New Year millions attend hatsumōde (初詣), the first shrine visit of the year. Festivals (matsuri), weddings, and seasonal rituals still centre on shrine communities, even when faith is quiet or personal.
Many shrine grounds also overlap with the world of folklore on this site. Fox messengers at Inari shrines connect to kitsune legends; thunder kami echo Raijin; boundary stones and sacred trees often appear in yōkai tales. Understanding shrines helps place those creatures in their real cultural setting — not only as story monsters, but as beings once approached with respect at the altar.
Search by name, prefecture, city, or shrine type below. Each listing notes enshrined kami, location, and a short description where available. Open a shrine page for maps, visitor notes, and links to official sites when we have them.
30,440 shrines found
Osaka
EbisuImanoumi Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka, is dedicated to Ebisu, the Shinto god of wealth and...
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Daikoku Ebisu Shrine
Gifu
Daikokuten and EbisuA shrine dedicated to the dual worship of Daikokuten and Ebisu, two of Japan's most beloved deities...
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Ebisu Shrine
Yamaguchi
EbisuA Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods and the patron deity of fishermen, m...
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Ebisu Shrine
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Ebisu, deity of fishing, luck, and prosperityA Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin) and a popular deity...
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Ebisu Shrine
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Ebisu, deity of fishing, commerce, and good fortuneA Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods and a popular deity associated with...
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Ebisu Shrine
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EbisuA Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods and the patron deity of fishermen, m...
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Ebisu Shrine
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Ebisu, deity of commerce and fishingA Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods and a prominent deity in Japanese fo...
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Ebisu Shrine
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EbisuA Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin) in Japanese mytholog...
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Ebisu Shrine
Wakayama
EbisuA Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, revered as a deity of prosperity, g...
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Ebisu Shrine
Wakayama
EbisuA Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, revered as a deity of fishing, comm...
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Wakayama
Ebisu, deity of fishing, commerce, and prosperityA Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, revered as the patron deity of fish...
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Ebisu Shrine
Nara
EbisuA Shinto shrine in Nara Prefecture dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. Ebisu is revered...
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Ebisu Shrine
Nara
Hiruko-no-Mikoto (Ebisu)A Shinto shrine dedicated to Hiruko-no-Mikoto, better known as Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. E...
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Ebisu Shrine
Nara
EbisuA Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, revered as a deity of fishing, comm...
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Ebisu Shrine
Kumamoto
EbisuA Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, revered as a deity of prosperity, f...
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Ebisu Shrine
Kumamoto
EbisuA local Ebisu shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to the fortune deity Ebisu, one of the Seven L...
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Ebisu Shrine
Kochi
EbisuA shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin) in Japanese mythology. Ebis...
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Ebisu Shrine
Kochi
Ebisu, deity of fishing, commerce, and good fortuneA Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, revered as the patron deity of fish...
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Ebisu Shrine
Hiroshima
EbisuA prominent Ebisu shrine in Hiroshima known for its annual festival and as a center of commerce wors...
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Ebisu Shrine
Hiroshima
Ebisu, deity of prosperity and commerceEbisu Shrine in Hiroshima is one of Japan's three major Ebisu shrines, renowned for its annual Toka...
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Hiruko Daijingu
Wakayama
Hiruko-no-Mikoto (Ebisu)A Shinto shrine in Wakayama Prefecture dedicated to Hiruko-no-Mikoto, who is venerated as Ebisu, one...
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Hiruko Shrine
Yamaguchi
Hiruko-no-mikoto (Ebisu)A Shinto shrine dedicated to Hiruko-no-mikoto, who is identified with Ebisu, the deity of fishing, c...
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Mikawa Ebisu Shrine
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EbisuA local Ebisu shrine in the Mikawa region dedicated to the fortune deity Ebisu, one of the Seven Luc...
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Nakamura Ebisu Shrine
Miyazaki
EbisuA local Ebisu shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture dedicated to the deity of commerce, fishing, and good fo...
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