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
Komohachimangu
Kyoto
HachimanLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Komohachimangu Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to Hachiman,...
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Komori Shrine
Kochi
A Shinto shrine located in Kochi Prefecture that serves the local community with traditional religio...
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komoriyama
奈義町, 岡山県
nullKomoriyama Shrine, located in Nanyo Town, Okayama Prefecture, is a historic Shinto temple dedicated...
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Kompira Shrine
Nara
Kompira-sama (Okuninushi-no-mikoto)A Kompira shrine in Nara Prefecture dedicated to the protective deity of seafaring, safe travel, and...
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Kompira Shrine
Chiba
HachimanKompira Shrine, located in the town of Tōgane in Chiba Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous Shi...
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Kompira Shrine
Ibaraki
Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Kompira Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most re...
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Kongo-Do
Ishikawa
KongōKongo-Do Shrine in Ishikawa Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto deity Kongō, a benevolent kami oft...
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Kongoshoji Hachidai Ryuo-sha
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Eight Great Dragon KingsA dragon king shrine located within the grounds of Kongoshoji Temple, dedicated to the Eight Great D...
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Konno Hachimangu
渋谷区, 東京都
HachimanKonno Hachimangu Shrine, located in Shibuya ward of Tokyo, is one of the most famous Shinto shrines...
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Konnomaru Mieido
Chiba
nullLocated in the picturesque town of Kamakura, Konnomaru Mieido Shrine is a lesser-known Shinto site t...
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Konnou Hachimangu Shrine
Chiba
HachimanKonnou Hachimangu Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of wa...
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Kono Shrine
Kyoto
Kōno-Ō-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Kono Shrine is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the rice god, K...
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Konodai Tenmangu Shrine
Ibaraki
Sugawara no MichizaneKonodai Tenmangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to Sugawara...
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Konoha Inari Shrine
Chiba
InariLocated in the town of Matsudai, Chiba Prefecture, Konoha Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Konohana Shrine
Miyazaki
Konohanasakuya-hime (goddess of Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms)A Shinto shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture dedicated to Konohanasakuya-hime, the beautiful goddess assoc...
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Konoshima Shrine
Shiga
TenjinLocated on the island of Honshu, in the prefecture of Shiga, Konoshima Shrine is a small but revered...
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Konpira Daigongen
Kochi
Ōmononushi no Mikoto and Emperor SutokuKonpira Daigongen is a Shinto shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to maritime protection and safe v...
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Konpira Daigongen
Kochi
Ōmononushi no KamiA Konpira shrine dedicated to maritime protection and safe voyages, part of the widespread network o...
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Konpira Jinja
Hyogo
RyōjinLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, Konpira Jinja is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines, dedicated t...
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Konpira Shrine
Hiroshima
Ōmononushi-no-KamiA Konpira shrine dedicated to the deity of sea protection and safe navigation. Konpira shrines are f...
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Konpira Shrine
Hiroshima
Kompira-san (guardian of sea travel and fishing)A Shinto shrine dedicated to Kompira, a deity associated with safe sea travel, fishing, and maritime...
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