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
Funashima Shrine
Yamaguchi
A Shinto shrine located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, whose name suggests a connection to boats or mariti...
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Funayose Shrine
Shizuoka
nullFunayose Shrine, located in the town of Kikugawa in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a scenic Shinto shrine d...
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Funazu Shrine
Fukui
InariLocated in the town of Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture, Funazu Shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, the S...
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Furimatsu Shrine
Yamaguchi
A Shinto shrine located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, known by its distinctive name which incorporates th...
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Furumine Jinja
Miyagi
InariFurumine Jinja, located in the prefecture of Miyagi, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of...
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Furumine Shrine
Fukushima
Yamato Takeru no MikotoFurumine Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto and...
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Furumine Shrine
Fukushima
Yamato Takeru no MikotoA shrine dedicated to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, known for its association with tengu worship and prot...
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Furumine Shrine
Fukushima
Yamato Takeru no MikotoFurumine Shrine is dedicated to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto and is particularly famous for its associati...
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Furumine Shrine
Fukushima
Yamato Takeru no MikotoA Shinto shrine located in Fukushima Prefecture, part of the network of Furumine shrines found throu...
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Furumine Shrine
Fukushima
Yamato Takeru no MikotoFurumine Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto and famous for its associati...
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Furumine Shrine
Fukushima
Yamato Takeru no MikotoA mountain shrine dedicated to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, known for its association with tengu worship...
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Furumine Shrine
Fukushima
Yamato Takeru no MikotoFurumine Shrine is dedicated to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto and is particularly famous for its associati...
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Furumine Shrine
Fukushima
Yamato Takeru no MikotoA shrine dedicated to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto with strong associations to tengu worship and mountain...
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Furumine Shrine
Fukushima
Yamato Takeru no MikotoFurumine Shrine is dedicated to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto and is particularly famous for its associati...
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Furumine-jinja Shrine
Chiba
HōjūreiFurumine-jinja Shrine, located in the scenic town of Kamakura, Chiba Prefecture, is a historic Shint...
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Furumiya Hakucho Shrine
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Yamato Takeru no MikotoFurumiya Hakucho Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the legendary prince Yamato Takeru no Mikoto...
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Fushimi Inari Daimyojin Shrine
Chiba
InariLocated in Fuchu, Chiba Prefecture, the Fushimi Inari Daimyojin Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated...
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Fushimi Inari Jinja Shrine
Miyagi
InariLocated in Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Jinja Shrine is one of the most famous Shinto shrines dedicated to I...
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Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fukushima
Inari OkamiA local Inari shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, sak...
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Fushimi Inari Shrine
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiFushimi Inari Shrine is one of the most iconic Shinto shrines in Japan, located in Kyoto's western f...
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