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
Kokushiro Shrine
Nara
A local Shinto shrine located in Nara Prefecture, serving the spiritual needs of the surrounding com...
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Kokuwakura Shrine
Fukushima
Agricultural and farming deitiesA local shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to agricultural prosperity and farming success. The...
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Kokyu Shrine
Miyazaki
A Shinto shrine located in Miyazaki Prefecture, dedicated to the spiritual well-being and eternal pe...
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Komagata Daijinja Shrine
Ibaraki
Komagata-no-okamiLocated in the city of Hitachiyama, Ibaraki Prefecture, Komagata Daijinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine...
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Komagata Jinja
Miyagi
Hikoboshi, Sesho-no-Okami, Otohime, SatsukiLocated in the heart of Sendai, Komagata Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of fertility...
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Komagata Shrine
Ibaraki
HachimanLocated in the town of Omitomo, Ibaraki Prefecture, Komagata Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Komagata Shrine
Kanagawa
Komagata OkadaLocated in the town of Oiso, Kanagawa Prefecture, Komagata Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Ko...
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Komagata Shrine
Shizuoka
InariKomagata Shrine, located in the city of Ichihara in Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto...
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Komagata Swabe Shrine
Kanagawa
Located in the city of Odawara, Komagata Swabe Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of for...
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Komagata Tenmangu Shrine
Kanagawa
Sugawara no MichizaneKomagata Tenmangu is a Tenjin shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the...
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Komagatake Jinja
Nagano
HachimanLocated in the Japanese Alps, Komagatake Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of Mount Ko...
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Komagome Inari Shrine
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiKomagome Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to th...
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Komahime Ryujin Daijin Shrine
Kagoshima
Komahime Ryujin - Dragon deity associated with water and maritime protectionA shrine dedicated to Komahime Ryujin, a dragon deity revered for protection of waters and maritime...
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Komashige Shrine
Tokyo
Komashige Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tokyo, Japan. Dedicated to the kami of the same name,...
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Kome Shrine
Gifu
Deity of rice and agricultureA local shrine dedicated to rice and agricultural prosperity, reflecting the deep connection between...
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Komenotsu Tenmangu Shrine
Kumamoto
Sugawara no MichizaneKomenotsu Tenmangu is a Tenjin shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the...
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Kominato Shrine
鴨川市, 千葉県
Kominato no okamiKominato Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the same na...
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Komine Shrine
Fukushima
A local Shinto shrine located in Fukushima Prefecture, serving the spiritual needs of the surroundin...
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Komitake shrine
Yamanashi
KomitakeKomitake Shrine, located in the foothills of Mt. Fuji, is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines, dati...
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Komitake Shrine
Yamanashi
Komitake Shrine, located in the mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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