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
Inafune-jinja Shrine
Miyagi
Inafune-jinja Shrine enshrines the kami Inafune-okami, but it is unclear what the specific attributes or characteristics of this deity are.Inafune-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Miyagi Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the r...
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Inafushido Koshin
Nagano
KoshinInafushido Koshin Shrine in Nagano Prefecture is dedicated to Koshin, a Shinto deity associated with...
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Inage Sengen-jinja Shrine
千葉市, 千葉県
Sugawara no MichizaneInage Sengen-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Inage, Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the go...
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Inaki Shrine
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Inari OkamiInaki Shrine is a local Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari, the kami of rice, agriculture, and prosper...
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Inakura Inari Shrine
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Inari OkamiInakura Inari Shrine is a local Inari shrine dedicated to the Shinto deity of rice, agriculture, and...
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Inakura shrine
Shiga
Inakura no OkamiInakura Shrine, located in the heart of Shiga Prefecture, is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedicated to...
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Inamae Shrine
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Inari OkamiInamae Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari, the kami of rice, fertility, and prosperity. Li...
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Inanobe Shrine
Gifu
Ukanomitama-no-mikotoInanobe Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to agricultural prosperity and good f...
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Inari Daimyojin
Aomori
Inari OkamiInari Daimyojin Shrine in Aomori is dedicated to the Shinto god Inari Okami, revered as the patron d...
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Inari Daimyojin
Nagano
InariInari Daimyojin Shrine in Nagano Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto god of rice, fertility, and p...
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Inari Daimyojin
Nagano
Inari OkamiInari Daimyojin Shrine, located in the heart of Nagano Prefecture, is one of Japan's most revered Sh...
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Inari Daimyojin Shrine
Kumamoto
Inari Okami (deity of rice, sake, and prosperity)A local Inari shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, sake...
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Inari Daimyojin Shrine
Yamaguchi
Inari OkamiA local Inari shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, agr...
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Inari Daimyoujin shrine
Miyagi
Inari OkamiInari Daimyoujin shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, dedicated to the wo...
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Inari Jinja
Miyagi
Inari OkamiInari Jinja is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines, dedicated to the rice goddess Inari Okami....
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Inari Jinja
Miyagi
InariInari Jinja, dedicated to the Shinto kami of rice and fertility, is a revered shrine located in the...
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Inari Jinja
Miyagi
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Inari Jinja is one of Japan's most famous Shinto...
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Inari Jinja
Miyagi
InariLocated in the historic city of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture's Inari Jinja is one of Japan's oldest Shi...
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Inari Jinja
Miyagi
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Miyagi Prefecture, Inari Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the wo...
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Inari Jinja
Miyagi
InariInari Jinja, dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari Okami, is a prominent shrine in Miyagi Prefecture....
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Inari Jinja
Miyagi
InariInari Jinja, located in the city of Sendai, is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines and a major...
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Inari Jinja
Miyagi
Inari OkamiLocated in the prefecture of Miyagi, Inari Jinja is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines, dedic...
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Inari Jinja
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiInari Jinja, located in the prefecture of Ibaraki, is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines dedi...
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