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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TsukiyomiLocated in the heart of Hokkaido, Iya no Tsukiyo-shinsha is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to the d...
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TakamatsuhikoLocated in the heart of Sapporo, Hokkaido's largest city,富山神社 (Takamatsu Shrine) is a Shinto shr...
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Akikawa no KamuyLocated in the heart of rural Hokkaido, 浦臼神社 is a lesser-known Shinto shrine dedicated to the ka...
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nullLocated in the heart of Hokkaido, 巖地神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the land and...
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Tobu no OkamiTofuku-ji Shrine, located in the Sapporo area of Hokkaido, is dedicated to the kami 'Tobu no Okami',...
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ŌkuninushiLocated in the picturesque Ishikari region of Hokkaido, Ginyu Kawa Shrine is a tranquil Shinto oasis...
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RaijinTennendō-ji Shrine, located in the town of Rumoi, Hokkaido, is one of Japan's oldest shrines dedicat...
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Kami no UchiLocated in Hokkaido, Daikang Shrine is a small Shinto temple dedicated to the god of fishing and agr...
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nullThe Sea God Shrine, located on the northern coast of Hokkaido, is dedicated to the Shisa lions that...
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Located in the heart of Hokkaido, 別海神社 is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the sea...
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nullTaida Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Taiga region of Hokkaido, Japan. The shrine is dedica...
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Mt. OntakeLocated on the southern shore of Lake Toya in Hokkaido, Otofuku Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Located in the heart of central Hokkaido, Nakamerobetsu Shrine is a lesser-known Shinto shrine dedic...
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Susanoo no MikotoOne-no-Hashi Shrine in Hokkaido is dedicated to the kami of bridges, particularly those that span ri...
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RyujinLocated in the heart of Sapporo, Hokkaido's largest city, 力昼稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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TsukuyomiLocated in the scenic town of Aomori, Japan, 小川神社 (Kowakien Shrine) is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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nullIshikari River no Kami Shrine, located in the heart of Hokkaido's rural landscape, is a lesser-known...
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nullThe Nine-Story Shrine in Hakodate, Hokkaido, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the Sea and...
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Ama no KagamiKoyanai Shrine, located in the heart of Hokkaido's scenic Lake Toya region, is a serene Shinto sanct...
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nulllocated in the Otaru city of Hokkaido, Kishibetsu Jushinsha is a Shinto shrine that honors the god o...
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HeitakatsuhikoShinshu Sanzan's northernmost shrine, Heitakatsu Shrine in Sapporo City is dedicated to Heitakatsuhi...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the picturesque town of Shiraoi, Hokkaido, Poya Inari Shrine is one of the most revered S...
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Ebisu, Bishamonten, BenzaitenEbisu Sanja Temple in Sapporo, Hokkaido is one of Japan's oldest temples, with a history dating back...
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InariLocated in the heart of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Kawa-White Rice God Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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