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.
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Minato Shinmeisha Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiMinato Shinmeisha is a Shinmei shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami. As indicated b...
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Nakajima Shinmei Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiNakajima Shinmei Shrine is a Shinmei-type shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and...
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Nishinaka Shinmei Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiNishinaka Shinmei Shrine is a local Shinmei shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami. L...
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Nishinokuchi Shinmei Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiA Shinmei shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and principal deity of the Shinto p...
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Shinmei Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiShinmei Shrine is a common name for Shinto shrines dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess a...
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Shinmei Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiShinmei Shrine is a common name for Shinto shrines dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess a...
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Shinmei Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiShinmei Shrine is a type of Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and princi...
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Shinmei Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiShinmei Shrine is a common name for Shinto shrines dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess a...
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Shinmei Shrine
Akita
Amaterasu OmikamiGodai-jinja Shrine, located in Akita Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Godai, wh...
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Shinmei Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiShinmei Shrine is dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme deity of the Shinto pa...
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Shinmei Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiShinmei shrines are dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme deity of the Shinto...
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Shinmei Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiShinmei-sha are Shinto shrines dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and principal deity o...
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Shinmeisha Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiShinmeisha is a common name for Shinto shrines dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and p...
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Shinmeisha Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiShinmeisha is a type of Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme de...
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Shinmeisha Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiShinmeisha is a type of Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme de...
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Takatori Shinmei Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiTakatori Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and princ...
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Tozaki Shinmei Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiTozaki Shinmei Shrine is a local Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and p...
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Yoshihama Shinmei Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiYoshihama Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supr...
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Yoshikawa Shinmei Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiYoshikawa Shinmei Shrine is a local Shinmei shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess a...
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