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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Ōkamisan (Great Rice Grain God)Located in the heart of Tottori Prefecture, Sōgū Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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Daimyņ SanadaLocated in Tottori Prefecture, Karakoro Daimyo Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Daimyō Sanada,...
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InariLocated in the scenic town of Saihaku, Tottori Prefecture, the Noda Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary nes...
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nullLocated in the scenic town of Yasa, Tottori Prefecture, the Saikodate Shrine is a historic Shinto sh...
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Mustuga God Shrine, dedicated to the kami of prosperity and good fortune, is a revered Shinto site l...
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Sukagami-kami須賀神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Tottori Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of various kami...
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Saga-dokiLocated in the scenic town of Yuumura, Saga-doki-shin is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the local deit...
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Aratahika-yashin-shaAratahikayashinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of agriculture, fertility, and prosperity...
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YūreiLocated in the town of Iwai, Tottori Prefecture, Yōkai-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the enshrined ka...
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Amaterasu OmikamiLocated in Tottori Prefecture, the Eight-Horned Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god Amaterasu Omik...
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HachimanLocated in the scenic Tottori Prefecture, Akamatsu Hachiman Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god Ha...
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YatsuyamataYatsuyamata no kami, the deity enshrined at Yatsumi Shrine in Tottori Prefecture, is believed to be...
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Located in the city of Yui, Tottori Prefecture, Shingu Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the go...
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Inari OkamiFudou-Inari Shrine is one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan, dedicated to the god of ric...
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null生山神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the scenic Koppu-cho region of Tottori Prefecture, dedicated...
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Inari Ōkami立見神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Tottori Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Inari Ōkami,...
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Amaterasu OmikamiLocated in the scenic Tottori Prefecture, Omiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Amat...
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Inari Okami愛宕神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Tottori Prefecture, dedicated to the kami Inari Okami. As one...
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Katsuragi no Okami粟嶋神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Tottori Prefecture, dedicated to the kami Katsuragi no Okami....
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Tennin-no-Kami勝田神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Gombecki, Tottori Prefecture. Dedicated to the ka...
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Aratta-kamiLocated in the city of Kotohira, Tottori Prefecture, Aratta-kami Shrine is dedicated to Aratta-kami,...
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The Bird Tower Shrine in Tottori Prefecture is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of agricu...
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HachimanPrishin Ō-jinja Shrine, located in the heart of Tottori City, is one of Japan's oldest shrines, with...
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Hiba-kamiThe Hiba Shrine, located in Tottori Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Hiba-kami. While no...
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