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
Fujinomori Inari Jinja
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiFujinomori Inari Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the scenic town of Fujinomori, Ibaraki Prefectu...
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Fujisaka shrine
甲賀市, 滋賀県
Tsukuyomi-no-OkamiFujisaka Shrine, located in the city of Katsuyama, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice a...
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Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha
富士宮市, 静岡県
Mt. FujiFujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha, located in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, is one of the most promin...
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Fujisan Hongu Sengentaisha Okunomiya
Yamanashi
HachimanLocated in the foot of Mount Fuji, Fujisan Hongu Sengentaisha Okunomiya is one of Japan's most famou...
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Fujisan Hongu Sengentaisha Okunomiya
Yamanashi
AmaterasuLocated at the foot of Mount Fuji, Fujisan Hongu Sengentaisha Okunomiya is one of Japan's most sacre...
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Fujiwara no Chikata Cave
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A sacred cave site associated with the legendary warrior Fujiwara no Chikata, who according to folkl...
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Fujiwara Shrine
館山市, 千葉県
nullFujiwara Shrine, located in Matsue City, Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the ancie...
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Fujiyama Inari Shrine
Nagano
Inari OkamiFujiyama Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano, dedicated to...
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Fujiyama-no-jinja
Nagano
Fujiyama-no-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Fuji Five Lakes region of Nagano Prefectu...
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Fujizuka of Suzukawa
Shizuoka
FujisanFujizuka of Suzukawa is a Shinto shrine located in Suzukawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the w...
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Fukagawa Inari Shrine
Chiba
Inari OkamiFukagawa Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Fukagawa district of Chiba, Japan. Dedicated...
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Fukagawa Shimmei Shrine
Chiba
ShimmeiFukagawa Shimmei Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the town of Tsunashima, Chiba Prefecture. Dedi...
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Fukami Suwa Jinja
Nagano
Suwa no OkamiLocated in the heart of Japan's beautiful Japanese Alps, Fukami Suwa Jinja is a serene Shinto shrine...
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Fukashi Shrine
Nagano
FukashiFukashi Shrine, located in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god Fukash...
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Fukaura Hachimangu
Yamaguchi
Hachiman (Emperor Ojin)Fukaura Hachimangu is a Hachiman shrine located in Yamaguchi Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emp...
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Fukiage Gokoku Shrine
Kagoshima
War dead and spirits of fallen soldiersFukiage Gokoku Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kagoshima Prefecture dedicated to honoring the spirits o...
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Fukiage Shrine
Ehime
HatsuhimeFukiage Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Iya Valley, Ehime Prefecture, known for its serene natu...
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Fukiwara Jinja
Nagano
Ryōgoku-tsurugi-himeFukiwara Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kamitakai, Nagano Prefecture. The shrine is...
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Fukue Hachiman Shrine
Yamaguchi
Hachiman, god of war and divine protectionFukue Hachiman Shrine is a Hachiman shrine located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, dedicated to the worship...
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Fukuju Inari Shrine
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Inari OkamiFukuju Inari Shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, sake, agriculture, and pr...
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Fukumori Inari Shrine
Gifu
Inari OkamiFukumori Inari Shrine is a local Inari shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the harvest and prospe...
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