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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HachimanLocated in the heart of Yamagata Prefecture, 駒竹稲荷大明神社 is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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TenjinTenshukoji Temple, located in Yamagata Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of prospe...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoWhite Mountain Shrine, located in the heart of Yamagata's scenic White Mountain Range, is a sacred s...
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Heigetsu TenjinMitsumine-san, a Shinto deity of rice production and fertility, is enshrined at Kumamoto-ji Shrine i...
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Inari OkamiMatsushima Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the goddess Inari Okami, who is revered as t...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoThe Eight-Horned Shrine, located in the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the scenic town of Akita, Yamato-dori in Yamagata Prefecture is home to Izui Shrine, a Sh...
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Rich DragonLocated in the prefecture of Yamagata, 豊Dragon Shrine is dedicated to the worship of a powerful dra...
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nullLocated in the Yamagata Prefecture, the Kyououjinsha Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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Rinnō, Toho-no-OkamiRinno-ji Temple, located in the city of Yamagata, is dedicated to the Shinto god of wealth and prosp...
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Inari OkamiThe Eight Heavenly Grain Shrine, located in Yamagata Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity In...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture, Sukawahara Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to t...
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Hachiman加茂神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Yamagata Prefecture, known for its serene atmosphere and hist...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Yamagata, Eightfold Maiden Eight-Horseshoe Shrine is a revered Shinto site d...
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Mutsu-no-kamiKamui Shrine, located in the heart of Yamagata Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the...
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Ebisu, FujinLocated in the heart of Yamagata, 鮎貝八幡宮 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of fishing and...
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Okuninushi Ōno-MasakatsuOverall Mikiyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Furukawa, Yamagata Prefecture, Jap...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoHokuroku, a sacred scroll in the care of Dejima Shrine's treasure repository, is said to be an imper...
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InariIn rural Yamagata, the Paita Inari Shrine stands in harmony with nature. Dedicated to the Shinto god...
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ŌdaijinRyūgū-ji Temple, also known as Ōdaijin-za, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of prosperity a...
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IzanagiAnciently situated on the slopes of Mount Gassan in the Azusagawa River valley, ancient Ishinomaki-j...
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Inari OkamiKawara Inari Shrine, located in the scenic Yamagata Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity of...
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Ama-no-yakasa-no-mori no KamiMatsuoji Shrine, located in the heart of Yamagata city, is a revered Shinto site that has been worsh...
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InariLocated in the heart of Yamagata Prefecture, Toyori Shrine is a serene Shinto temple dedicated to th...
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