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
Hakusan Shrine
Gifu
Shirayama-hime no MikotoA Hakusan shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the mountain deity Shirayama-hime no Mikoto. Hakusa...
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Hakusan Shrine
Gifu
Shirayama-hime-no-MikotoA Hakusan shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the mountain deity Shirayama-hime-no-Mikoto. Hakusa...
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Hakusan Shrine
Gifu
Shirayama-hime no MikotoA Hakusan shrine dedicated to the mountain deities of Mount Hakusan, particularly Shirayama-hime no...
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Hakusan Shrine
Gifu
Shirayama-hime no MikotoA Hakusan shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the white mountain deity Shirayama-hime no Mikoto....
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Hakusan Shrine
Niigata
HakuLocated in the mountains of Niigata Prefecture, Hakusan Shrine is dedicated to the mountain deity Ha...
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Niigata
Hakusan-gamiLocated in the heart of Niigata, Hakusan Shrine honors the mountain deity Hakusan-gami, revered for...
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Hakusan Shrine
Ibaraki
HachimanLocated in the heart of Japan's countryside, Hakusan Shrine is a tranquil oasis dedicated to the Shi...
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Hakusan Shrine
Ibaraki
HakusanLocated in the town of Hitachi in Ibaraki Prefecture, Hakusan Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Hakusangu Shrine
南砺市, 富山県
HachimanHakusangu Shrine, located in the city of Nanto, Toyama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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Hakusansha
Nagano
nullLocated in the Japanese Alps, Hakusansha Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deities of Mt. H...
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Hakusansha
Nagano
Mount HakusanHakusansha Shrine in Nagano Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto deity of Mount Hakusan, a sacred s...
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Hakusansha Okusha Honden
Nagano
Mt. Hakusan-gamiLocated in the Japanese Alps, Hakusansha Okusha Honden is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the mountain...
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Hakusha Inari Taijin Shrine
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Inari OkamiA local Inari shrine dedicated to the fox deity Inari Okami, protector of rice cultivation, prosperi...
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Hakuto Shrine
鳥取市, 鳥取県
Hakuto-no-KamiLocated in the heart of Tottori Prefecture, Hakuto Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the...
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Hakuzen Jinja
Nagano
Located in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano, Hakuzen Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the wate...
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Hall of Worship
Saitama
Kaname-OkamiThe Hall of Worship, located in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of lea...
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Hama Shrine
Kagawa
Kotoshogami-OkamiLocated on the shores of the Seto Inland Sea, Hama Shrine in Kagawa Prefecture is a small Shinto tem...
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Hamabe Shrine
Kochi
A coastal shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to maritime safety and fishing prosperity. The shrine...
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Hamacho-jinja Shrine
Chiba
Shinto-OkamiLocated in the coastal town of Kamakura, Hamacho-jinja Shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines, dati...
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Hamanaka Hachiman Shrine
Wakayama
Hachiman (Emperor Ojin)A Hachiman shrine in Wakayama Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deitie...
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Hamasaroma Shurine
佐呂間町, 北海道
nullLocated in the heart of Saroma Town, Hamasaroma Shrine is a revered Shinto site that honors the kami...
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