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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玉依比売命神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Narai, Nagano Prefecture. Dedicated to Inar...
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芹田下神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the village of Narai, Nagano Prefecture, which was once an...
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InariLocated in the town of Karuizawa, Aoshima Shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of ri...
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Wooden gate post shrine dedicated to the kami of forest life, agriculture and fertility. The wooden...
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Ryujin, FujinCity Village Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. T...
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Located in the heart of Nagano Prefecture, Shitennō-ji is a significant Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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Narita Shrine, located in the town of Murakami, Nagano Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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Fudō MyōōLocated in the Japanese Alps, Shrine of Fudō Myōō is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of Bud...
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Shiro no OkamiWind's Blessing Shrine, dedicated to the kami of wind and nature, is nestled in the heart of Nagano...
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HachimanLocated in the Japanese Alps of Nagano Prefecture, the Ōya no Toshogu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedi...
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小坂御頭御社宮司神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano, dedicated to t...
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HachimanLocated in the picturesque town of Narai, Nagano Prefecture, 小坂鎮守神社 (Kosaka Town Shrine) is a...
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Ōtami-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Japanese alpine culture, Ōtaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Ōtami-...
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Susanoo-no-Mikoto蚊里田八幡宮 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Murayama, Nagano Prefecture. The shrine is de...
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Kagu-tsuchi-no-KamiWater Inn Sumo Shrine Daytiji Taishogansho is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Niten on the sh...
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HikoboshiFudurariboshi no Mae Hikoboshi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Shirakawa, Nagano Pr...
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InariLocated in the Nakatsugawa City of Nagano Prefecture, Takaigahara Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine de...
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Located in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano,川合墾田神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worshi...
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Shinto kami enshrined include Fujin, Raijin, and Inari, reflecting the importance of wind, lightning, and rice in the local culture.Autumn Leaf Shrine, Autumn Leaf Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of the Japanese Alps,...
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InariLocated in the heart of Nagano Prefecture, Open Fortune Prosperity Shinto Shrine is dedicated to the...
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Ise-Miya Taishiro no MikotoIse-Miya Taishiro no Mikoto is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Sengawa, Nagano Prefecture, bu...
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Tamamo-no-MeLocated in the Japanese Alps, Kinutoburo-jinja Shrine is a lesser-known Shinto shrine dedicated to T...
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Fukurō-sanFukurō-san Shrine, located in the town of Matsumoto in Nagano Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto...
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RyūgokōjinLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano, ancient Ryōgoku Shrine, also known as Furugokurikura J...
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