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.
30,440 shrines found
Ebisu Shrine
Nara
EbisuA Shinto shrine in Nara Prefecture dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. Ebisu is revered...
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Ebisu Shrine
Nara
EbisuA Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, revered as a deity of fishing, comm...
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Ebisu Shrine
Nara
Hiruko-no-Mikoto (Ebisu)A Shinto shrine dedicated to Hiruko-no-Mikoto, better known as Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. E...
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Ebisu Shrine
Yamaguchi
EbisuA Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods and the patron deity of fishermen, m...
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Ebisu Shrine
Hiroshima
Ebisu, deity of prosperity and commerceEbisu Shrine in Hiroshima is one of Japan's three major Ebisu shrines, renowned for its annual Toka...
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Ebisu Shrine
Hiroshima
EbisuA prominent Ebisu shrine in Hiroshima known for its annual festival and as a center of commerce wors...
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Ebisu Shrine
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EbisuA Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin) in Japanese mytholog...
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Ebisu Shrine
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Ebisu, deity of commerce and fishingA Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods and a prominent deity in Japanese fo...
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Ebisu Shrine
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EbisuA Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods and the patron deity of fishermen, m...
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Ebisu Shrine
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Ebisu, deity of fishing, commerce, and good fortuneA Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods and a popular deity associated with...
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Ebisu Shrine
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Ebisu, deity of fishing, luck, and prosperityA Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin) and a popular deity...
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Ebisu Shrine
Chiba
EbisuEbisu Shrine, located in the city of Ichihara in Chiba Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous Shi...
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Ebisu Shrine
Saga
Ebisu OkamiLocated in the city of Nagasaki, Saga Prefecture's Ebisu Shrine is a Shinto site dedicated to the go...
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Ebisu Shrine
Saga
EbisuEbisu Shrine, located in the historic city of Nagasaki, is dedicated to the Shinto deity of prosperi...
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Ebisu Shrine
Saga
EbisuEbisu Shrine, located in Saga Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines dedicated to...
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Ebisu Shrine
Saga
EbisuEbisu Shrine, located in the heart of Saga Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, the be...
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Ebisu Shrine
Saga
EbisuEbisu Shrine, located in the Saga prefecture, is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, the ben...
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Ebisu Shrine
Saga
EbisuEbisu Shrine, located in Saga Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of fortune and pro...
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Ebisu Shrine
Saga
EbisuLocated in the heart of Kagoshima City, Sagasaki-ku, Saga Prefecture, Ebisu Shrine is a Shinto shrin...
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Ebisu Shrine
Shimane
EbisuLocated in the town of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Ebisu Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated t...
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Ebisu Shrine, Hitokotonushi Shrine
Okayama
HitokotonushiEbisu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Okayama Prefecture, dedicated to the god of luck and pros...
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Ebisu-jinja
南丹市, 京都府
EbisuEbisu-jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of prosperity, good fortune, and fishing...
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Ebisu-jinja (shrine)
Shiga
EbisuEbisu-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, dedicated to the god E...
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Ebisu-jinja Shrine
Shiga
EbisuEbisu-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of fortune, prosperity, and fishing. Loca...
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