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
Kega Jinja
Nagano
Inari ŌkamiLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano, Kega Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity I...
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Kego Shrine
Fukuoka
KegoKego Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the same nam...
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Kehi Shrine
Shiga
Kamo no Mabuchi, Inari OkamiKehi Shrine, located in the Hikone city of Shiga Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the dei...
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Keihin Fushimi Inari-jinja Shrine
Tokyo
Inari OkamiKeihin Fushimi Inari-jinja Shrine is one of the most iconic and vibrant Shinto shrines in Japan, loc...
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Keikyu Inari Taijin Shrine
Kanagawa
Inari OkamiA corporate Inari shrine established by Keikyu Corporation, dedicated to ensuring safe railway opera...
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Keitoku Inari jinja shrine
Niigata
Located in the heart of Niigata Prefecture, Keitoku Inari jinja shrine is a revered Shinto temple de...
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Keitoku Inari Jinja shrine
Niigata
Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, Keitoku Inari Jinja shrine is a prominent Sh...
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Kengun Shrine
Kumamoto
Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Emperor NintokuKengun Shrine is a prominent Hachiman shrine located in Kumamoto City, dedicated to Emperor Ojin and...
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Kenkon-Inari
Chiba
Inari OkamiKenkon-Inari Shrine in Chiba Prefecture is a Shinto temple dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of ric...
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Kenro Chijin Tower
Kanagawa
Kenro Chijin (Earth-protecting deity)A tower dedicated to Kenro Chijin, the Buddhist earth deity who protects the ground and ensures stab...
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Kenro Chijin Tower
Kanagawa
Kenro Chijin (Earth Deity)A Buddhist-influenced shrine tower dedicated to Kenro Chijin, the earth deity responsible for protec...
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Kenro Chijin Tower
Kanagawa
Kenro ChijinA tower dedicated to Kenro Chijin, the Buddhist-Shinto earth deity who protects the land and ensures...
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Kenshoyama Inari Shrine
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Inari OkamiKenshoyama Inari Shrine is a local Inari shrine dedicated to the kami of rice, prosperity, and busin...
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Kentatsuinari Shrine
Shiga
InariLocated in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, Kentatsuinari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Kerochi Shrine
Hokkaido
nullKerochi Shrine, located in the scenic town of Kuroshio, Hokkaido, is a lesser-known Shinto shrine de...
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Keta Taisha
Ishikawa
Amaterasu-omikamiKeta Taisha is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. The shrine is f...
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Keta Wakayama Shrine
Toyama
En no GyōjaKeta Wakayama Shrine, located in the mountainous region of Toyama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine ded...
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Kibihiko Shrine
Osaka
Takehisa-no-MikotoKibihiko Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of Takehis...
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Kibitsu-jinja (Kibi-jinja)
南丹市, 京都府
Ōboku no KamiLocated in the city of Nara, Kibitsu-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the kami Ōboku no Kami, a powerful...
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Kibitsuhiko Shrine
Okayama
KibitsuhikoKibitsuhiko Shrine, located in the city of Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicat...
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Kibune Shrine
浜松市, Shizuoka
InariLocated in Shizuoka Prefecture, Kibune Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the kami of navi...
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Kibune Shrine
Shizuoka
KibuneKibune Shrine is a revered Shinto site located in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park of Shizuoka Pref...
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Kibune Shrine
Gifu
Takaokami-no-kamiA local Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to water deities, sharing its name and spiritual...
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