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
Ojin Shrine
Hiroshima
Emperor Ojin (Ojin Tenno)A Hachiman shrine dedicated to Emperor Ojin, the legendary 15th emperor of Japan who is venerated as...
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Okagawa Hachiman Shrine
Wakayama
Hachiman, god of war and divine protectionA Hachiman shrine in Wakayama Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deitie...
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Okushinada Hachiman Shrine
Gifu
Hachiman (Emperor Ojin)A local Hachiman shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deit...
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Oridono Shrine
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Hachiman deity and weaving deitiesOridono Shrine is a Shinto shrine whose name literally means 'weaving hall shrine,' suggesting histo...
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Oshima Hachimangu Shrine
Yamaguchi
Emperor Ojin (Hachiman)A Hachiman shrine located in Yamaguchi Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin. As a Hachim...
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Ozato Hachiman Shrine
Gifu
Hachiman (God of War and Divine Protection)A Hachiman shrine located in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated de...
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Ozu-ryo Sochinju Hachimangu Shrine
Kochi
Hachiman (god of war and divine protection)A Hachiman shrine serving as the chief protective shrine (sochinju) for the former Ozu domain. As a...
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Reisui Hachiman Shrine
Wakayama
Emperor Ojin (Hachiman)Reisui Hachiman Shrine is a Hachiman shrine located in Wakayama Prefecture dedicated to Emperor Ojin...
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Rokujo Hachimangu Shrine
Kochi
Hachiman (God of War and Divine Protection)Rokujo Hachimangu is a Hachiman shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and...
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Saba Shrine
Yamaguchi
Emperor OjinSaba Shrine is a historic Hachiman shrine located in Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The shrine is dedic...
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Sagara Shrine
Kumamoto
Sagara clan ancestors and HachimanA shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to the Sagara clan, the feudal lords who ruled the Hitoyos...
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Sagisu Shrine
Nara
HachimanSagisu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Nara Prefecture dedicated to Hachiman, the deity of war...
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Sakihama Hachiman Shrine
Kochi
Hachiman (Emperor Ojin)Sakihama Hachiman Shrine is a Hachiman shrine located in Kochi Prefecture, dedicated to the deified...
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Sakura Hachiman Shrine
Oita
Hachiman (god of war and divine protection)A Hachiman shrine located in Oita Prefecture dedicated to the worship of Hachiman, the Shinto deity...
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Sakurada Hachimangu Shrine
Yamaguchi
Emperor Ojin (Hachiman)Sakurada Hachimangu is a Hachiman shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture dedicated to Emperor Ojin and assoc...
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Samichou Shrine
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Hondawake no Mikoto (Emperor Ojin)Samichou Shrine is a local Hachiman shrine dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deit...
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Samukawa Shrine
Kanagawa
Samukawa DaijinSamukawa Shrine is an ancient Shinto shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture known for its role in protecting...
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Sano Hachiman Shrine
Kanagawa
Hachiman (God of War and Divine Protection)Sano Hachiman Shrine is a local Hachiman shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the deified Empe...
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Sasayama Shrine
Kochi
Hachiman (god of war and divine protection)Sasayama Shrine is a Hachiman shrine located in Kochi Prefecture, dedicated to the deified Emperor O...
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Senzoku Hachiman
Tokyo
HachimanSenzoku Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the heart of Tokyo, dedicated to the worship o...
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Seto Shrine
Kanagawa
Hondawake no Mikoto (Emperor Ojin)Seto Shrine is a historic Hachiman shrine located in Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, situated on a small peni...
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Shimako Hachimangu Shrine
Kumamoto
Emperor Ojin (Hachiman no Kami)Shimako Hachimangu is a Hachiman shrine located in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to the deified Empe...
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Shimotani Hachimangu Kami-no-miya
Hiroshima
Hachiman-shin (Emperor Ojin)Shimotani Hachimangu Kami-no-miya is a Hachiman shrine located in Hiroshima Prefecture. As indicated...
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Shimotojoda Shrine
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Hondawake no Mikoto (Emperor Ojin)Shimotojoda Shrine is a Hachiman shrine located in Mie Prefecture, dedicated to Emperor Ojin and ass...
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