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
Karatsu Shrine
Saga
RyujinLocated in the city of Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Karatsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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KARIBA shrine
松前町, 北海道
KARIBA shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the scenic town of Matsusaka-chō, Hokkaido. Dedicated to...
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KARIBA shrine
松前町, 北海道
InariLocated in the picturesque town of Matsue-cho, Hokkaido's Kariba Shrine is a tranquil oasis amidst t...
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Kasa Shrine
Wakayama
Deity of skin ailments and healingA specialized shrine in Wakayama Prefecture dedicated to the treatment and prevention of skin diseas...
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Kasado Shrine
Yamaguchi
Emperor Ojin (Hachiman)Kasado Shrine is a Hachiman shrine located on Kasado Island in Kudamatsu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture....
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Kasagata Shrine
Hyogo
Located in the city of Himeji, Kasagata Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the worship of Yamabe...
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Kasai-jinja Shrine
葛飾区, 東京都
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Edogawa Ward, Kasai-jinja Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Tokyo and a...
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Kasama Inari Shrine
Fukushima
Ukanomitama-no-OkamiA branch shrine of the famous Kasama Inari Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture, this Fukushima location mai...
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Kasama Inari Taisha Branch Shrine
Kanagawa
Ukanomitama-no-OkamiA branch shrine of Kasama Inari Taisha, one of Japan's three great Inari shrines located in Ibaraki...
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Kasama Inari-jinja Shrine
Chiba
InariLocated in the town of Kasama, Chiba Prefecture, Kasama Inari-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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Kasamatsu Jinja
Miyagi
nullLocated in the heart of Sendai, Kasamatsu Jinja is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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Kasamizu-jinja Shrine
Kyoto
Ama-no-TsukuyomiLocated in Kyoto, Kasamizu-jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the Kami of Kasamizu River,...
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Kasamori Inari Taimyojin Shrine
Kanagawa
Inari OkamiKasamori Inari Taimyojin is an Inari shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the kam...
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Kasamori Shrine
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Deity of healing skin diseases and woundsKasamori Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the healing of skin ailments, wounds, and scabs. The...
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Kasano Jinja Shrine
白山市, 石川県
InariLocated in the heart of Hakusan Park in White City, Kasano Jinja Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine...
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Kasashina Inari Shrine
Kanagawa
Inari OkamiA local Inari shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the harvest and prosperity deity Inari Okam...
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Kaseda Gokoku Shrine
Kagoshima
War dead and fallen soldiersKaseda Gokoku Shrine is a war memorial shrine located in Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture. A...
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Kaseda Hie Shrine
Kagoshima
Oyamakui no KamiA Hie shrine located in Kaseda, Kagoshima Prefecture, dedicated to Oyamakui no Kami, the mountain de...
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Kashima Jinja
伊那市, 長野県
Amaterasu Okami and Susanoo no MikotoKashima Jinja, located in the city of Imanishi in the Nagano prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Kashima Jinja
Miyagi
Amaterasu/Osumi-no-kami, SusanooKashima Jinja, located in the Oshika Peninsula of Miyagi Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine ded...
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Kashima Jinja
Miyagi
RyujinLocated in Miyagi Prefecture, Kashima Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of sea and storm...
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