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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Kameyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the mountain, located in Kakegawa City, S...
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Niwa no KamiThe Niwa-ga-shrine, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the...
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Benzaiten長井崎弁天島神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture. Dedicated to...
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Ryujin, Urashima Taro, FutsunushiLocated in the city of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Daiya Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most re...
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Suzu no Ō Kamisato金刀比郎神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Shizuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the deity Suzu no Ō Kam...
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Okuninushi no OkamiGangetsu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in the city of Ise, Shizuoka Prefecture. Dedicat...
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Tamashima no Kami芭蕉天满宮 is a Shinto shrine located in the Japanese prefecture of Shizuoka, dedicated to the kami...
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Hama-Tachibana-no-KamiWater Temple Shrine, a serene Shinto site located in the heart of Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Prefectur...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Hiratsuka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Yokosuga Shrine is one of Japan's oldest shri...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the scenic town of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Riido Inari no Taisha is a prominent Shint...
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Inari ŌkamiGandai Jingū Shrine, located in the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated...
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The Multiple Deities Shrine, located in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, is a revered Shinto site dedicate...
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HachimanLocated in the town of Hakone in Shizuoka Prefecture, Eight Horses Temple Shrine (Hachiman-jinja) is...
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Fukuoka-OkamiLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Shizuoka, Fukuoka Shrine is a significant Shinto site dedicate...
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HoteiLocated on the island of Izu, Tsushima Shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines, dating back to the H...
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Located in the city of Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Ashio Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated...
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InariLocated in the city of Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture, Okawachi Inari Shrine is one of Japan's most fa...
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InariThis Shinto shrine, located in the town of Iida in Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the deity In...
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Amaterasu ŌmikamiChūsei-gū Shrine, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu Ōmikami, is located in Shizuoka Prefecture....
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TakaokamiSixtō-jinja, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the six val...
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nullHangyōji Shrine, located in the town of Okuizumi, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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InariIzuhara Shrine, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the rice god...
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TsukiyomiLocated in the city of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, the Enshrined Deity is Tsukiyomi, the god of the...
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YatagarasuLocated in the city of Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Daishin Shrine is dedicated to the sea goddess Y...
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