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
Ishihama Shrine
Ibaraki
AmaterasuIshihama Shrine, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, is a historic Shinto shrine located in Ibar...
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Ishihiko Shrine
Fukushima
Ishihiko-no-mikotoA Shinto shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to Ishihiko-no-mikoto, a deity associated with sto...
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Ishikabe Shrine
Saga
HachimanIshikabe Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Karatsu, Saga Prefecture. Dedicated to the...
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Ishikawa Gokoku Shrine
Ishikawa
GokokuIshikawa Gokoku Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Gokoku, the god of war and protector of the s...
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Ishimaki Shrine Lower Shrine
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Ishimaki Shrine Lower Shrine is part of the Ishimaki Shrine complex, serving as the lower worship ha...
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Ishimoto Shrine
Kochi
A Shinto shrine located in Kochi Prefecture, serving the local community with traditional religious...
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Ishinomaki Shrine Sanjo-sha
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Ishinomaki Shrine's mountain summit shrine (Sanjo-sha) is located on the elevated grounds above the...
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Ishitai Shrine
Kagoshima
A Shinto shrine in Kagoshima Prefecture whose name literally means 'stone body,' suggesting a connec...
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Ishitate-Suwa Jinja Shrine
白山市, 石川県
Susa-no-OkamiIshitate-Suwa Jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, dedicated to th...
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Ishitsuchi Shrine
Kochi
Ishitsuchi-no-MikotoA Shinto shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to Ishitsuchi-no-Mikoto, an earth deity associated wit...
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Ishiuke Inari Shrine
Kanagawa
Inari OkamiIshiuke Inari Shrine is a local Inari shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the rice and prospe...
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Ishiura Shrine
Ishikawa
Ishiura Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ishikawa Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the same...
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Ishiyama Jinja Shrine
白山市, 石川県
IshiLocated in the heart of Wakkanai City, Ishiyama Jinja Shrine is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines...
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Ishiyama Shrine
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A Shinto shrine whose name means 'stone mountain,' typically featuring distinctive rock formations o...
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Ishiyama Wakamiya Daimyojin
Osaka
DaimyojinLocated in the heart of Osaka, Ishiyama Wakamiya Daimyojin Shrine is dedicated to the revered deity,...
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Ishizono-za Takumushitama Shrine
Nara
Takumushitama-no-mikotoAn ancient Shinto shrine located in Nara Prefecture, known for its historical significance as one of...
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Ishizuchi Shrine
Kochi
Ishizuchi no MikotoA Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of Mount Ishizuchi, the highest peak in western Japan and Shik...
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Ishizuchi Shrine
Kochi
Ishizuchi-no-OmikamiIshizuchi Shrine is dedicated to the worship of Mount Ishizuchi, the highest peak in western Japan a...
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Ishizuchi Shrine
Kochi
Ishizuchi-no-OmikamiA Shinto shrine dedicated to Mount Ishizuchi, the highest peak in western Japan and a sacred mountai...
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Ishizuchi Shrine
Kochi
Ishizuchi-no-MikotoIshizuchi Shrine is dedicated to the sacred Mount Ishizuchi, the highest peak in western Japan and S...
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Ishizuchi Shrine
Kochi
Ishizuchi-no-OmikamiA Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of Mount Ishizuchi, Japan's highest peak in western Japan and...
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Ishizuchi Shrine
Kochi
Ishizuchi no OmikamiA shrine dedicated to Ishizuchi no Omikami, the deity of Mount Ishizuchi, the highest mountain in we...
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Ishizuchi Shrine
Kochi
Ishizuchi-no-OmikamiA Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of Mount Ishizuchi, the highest peak in western Japan and Shi...
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