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.
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Nagano
OjinThe Imperial Palace Shrine, located in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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TsumugamiTsumugama Jingu, located in the town of Matsumoto in Nagano Prefecture, is dedicated to Tsumugami, a...
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Sōun no ŌkamiLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano, the Shrine of Sōun no Ōkami is dedicated to the deity...
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InariItoh Konjinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the picturesque town of Obasaka, Nagano Prefecture. Ded...
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Ryujin, InariLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano, Akakomori no Miyashiro is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Hakuseki no KamiLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano, 百瀬諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deiti...
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Inari OkamiAkakomatsu no Miyako Shrine in Nagano Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Inari Oka...
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TsukuyomiLocated in the town of Narai, Nagano Prefecture, Tsushima Shrine is dedicated to Tsukuyomi-no-kami,...
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Karuizawalocated in the Japanese Alps,諏訪社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the same name, who i...
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Inari OkamiMushoku-no-Ma Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of rice and industry. Loc...
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Okuninushi no KamiLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano, Shirogane Jinja Shrine is dedicated to Okuninushi no K...
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多留姫神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano, dedicated to the worship...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoKusatsu Onsen Shrine, dedicated to the kami of hot springs and volcanoes, is located in the town of...
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TaijiLocated in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture, Takigiri Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the g...
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DaikokutenTada no Hara Daikokuten Shrine in Nagano Prefecture is a sacred site dedicated to the god of agricul...
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Fujizakura美和神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Shimo-Hatsuma, Nagano Prefecture, known for its b...
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Takeko Sakaki/Oyashiro TakakoLocated in the heart of Nagano Prefecture, Ifukune Shrine is dedicated to Takeko Sakaki, a famous fe...
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KokuryuLocated in the picturesque town of Murayama, Takaragawa Shrine is one of Japan's most beautiful and...
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RaijinLocated in the Japanese Alps, 駒ヶ岳神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of thunder, Raijin,...
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HachimanLocated in the Nagano Prefecture, 駒ヶ岳神社 (Yakushima Shrine) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Sakahoko no OkamiSakura Shrine in Nagano Prefecture is dedicated to the god of luck and prosperity, Sakahoko no Okami...
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Yamanashi
Ōzaki-tama-no-kamiLocated in Yamanashi Prefecture, Ōzaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of prosperity...
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Susanoo no MikotoLocated in the heart of Japan, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Susano...
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Amaterasu Omikami, Susanoo-no-MikotoLove Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Kofu region of Yamanashi Prefecture, dedicated to the...
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