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.
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TakehikageLocated in the historic city of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture's 隼鷹神社 (Takehikage Shrine) is one of...
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Unknown氏八満神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Fukuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of eight deiti...
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Located in Fukuoka Prefecture, 上高宮 (Kamiyachō-jinja) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to various deit...
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Hakushin no KamiHakushi Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of agriculture and fertility, Hakushin no Kam...
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TenjinLocated in the heart of Dazaifu, a city known for its rich history and cultural significance, Sengu...
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nullLocated in the city of Fukuoka, the Shinto shrine of Zōgū Daija Second Myōjin is a sacred site that...
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Amaterasu OmikamiThe Tooi Daisha Shrine, also known as the Third Imperial Throne, is a Shinto shrine located in Dazai...
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HachimanLocated in Fukuoka, Japan, Eight-Horsemen Shrine (Hachimangu) is a revered Shinto site dedicated to...
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KagutsuchiIshima Shrine, located in the Kagoshima prefecture's neighboring Fukuoka, is a sacred site revered b...
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Ō no YasumaroLocated in the heart of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Sōgō-jinsha is a historic Shinto shrine dedicat...
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EbisuEnbie-susa, a historic Shinto shrine in Fukuoka, is dedicated to the god of good fortune and longevi...
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SayasaiLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Sai no Miyashiro is one of the oldest Shinto shrines on the island...
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BishamontenLocated in Fukuoka Prefecture, Ifukuji Shrine is dedicated to the deity Bishamonten, known as 'the k...
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HachimanFive-So Eight-High Temple is a Shinto shrine located in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, dedicated to th...
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Tenjin, Inari, OkuninushiLocated in the heart of Dazaifu, the six-tower Sixto Shrine is dedicated to various deities and kami...
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Futsunami, Bishamonten, Amaterasu, BenzaitenLocated in Fukuoka, Ifuku Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of prosperity and good fortune, Futs...
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Amaterasu OmikamiIsonoe Tenmu no Kami Taishogu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Fukuoka Prefecture, dedicated to...
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Located in the heart of Fukuoka, ifukyu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, th...
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AmaterasuLocated in Fukuoka, 乙宮 Shrine is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. As one of Japan's oldest...
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Futsuu-gusunaga-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Futsuugushinsha Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of f...
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SujinLocated in the Fukuoka Prefecture, Mikado-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship o...
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RyujinThe castle town of Dazaifu, located in the heart of Kyushu, is home to this Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Tenjin, Ryujin, NamahimeLocated in Fukuoka, Futsuin Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of agriculture and fertil...
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Enmei-ōjin高椋天滿宮 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Yashima, Fukuoka Prefecture. The shrine's name...
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