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
Inner Hall of Worship
Shiga
The Inner Hall of Worship, located in Shiga Prefecture, is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to the w...
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Inner Shrine
Tochigi
Located in the heart of Utsunomiya, Tochigi's capital city, Inner Shrine is a revered Shinto shrine...
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Innoasama Schrein
Yamanashi
Inozushi Hachiman-no-kamiLocated in the foothills of Mount Asama, Innoasama Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the ens...
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Inobe Shrine
Kochi
A local Shinto shrine located in Kochi Prefecture, serving the spiritual needs of the surrounding co...
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Inokashira Benzaiten Shrine
Tokyo
BenzaitenInokashira Benzaiten Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the heart of Setagaya, Tokyo. Dedicated to...
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Inou Tenjin Shrine
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Sugawara no MichizaneA Tenjin shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deified scholar and politician who became th...
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Inoue Munakata Shrine
Hiroshima
Munakata Sanjojin (Three Goddess Sisters)A branch shrine of the famous Munakata Taisha in Fukuoka, dedicated to the three Munakata goddesses...
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Inoue Shrine
奈義町, 岡山県
Inari OkamiInoue Shrine, located in Nai Town, Okayama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Inar...
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Inugami Shrine
Nagano
InugamiLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano, Inugami Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the wor...
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Inuishi Shrine
館山市, 千葉県
InuLocated in Tsukuda Park, Inuishi Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of dogs and horses....
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Inyaku Shrine
Kumamoto
Tamayori-himeA Shinto shrine located in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to Tamayori-hime, known for prayers related...
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Ipponmatsu Akibasan Shrine
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Kagutsuchi-no-MikotoA local Akiba shrine dedicated to fire prevention and protection, named for its location at Ipponmat...
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Irou Shrine
南伊豆町, 静岡県
Irou Shrine, located in the mountains of Izu Peninsula, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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Irugi Jinja
Chiba
Tamayama no OkamiLocated in the town of Kinugasa in Chiba Prefecture, Irugi Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Isachisa Shrine
Kagoshima
A historic Shinto shrine located in Kagoshima Prefecture, known for its connection to local maritime...
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Isahaya Shrine
Nagasaki
ŌkuninushiIsahaya Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto deity Ōkuninushi, is a historic and culturally significant s...
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Isaidahachiman Shrine
小田原市, 神奈川県
HachimanLocated in Kamo District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Isaidahachiman Shrine honors the Shinto deity Hachima...
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Isakawa Awa Shrine
Nara
Awa no KamiA subsidiary shrine (sessha) located in Nara, serving as an auxiliary place of worship connected to...
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Isakawa Shrine
Nara
Isakawa-hime-no-mikoto, Tamayori-hime-no-mikoto, Susanoo-no-mikotoOne of Japan's oldest shrines, located in Nara and closely associated with Kasuga Taisha. Known as a...
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Ise Daijingu Shrine
Shizuoka
AmaterasuIse Daijingu Shrine is one of the most sacred Shinto shrines in Japan, dedicated to the sun goddess...
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Ise Grand Shrine Remote Worship Site
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Amaterasu OmikamiA remote worship site (yohaijo) dedicated to Ise Grand Shrine, allowing devotees to pay respects to...
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