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
Nonomiya Shrine
Kyoto
InariLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Nonomiya Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of...
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Norikurahongu
Nagano
Kotoshihornono OkamiLocated in the mountains of Nagano, Norikurahongu Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity o...
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North Soka Hikawa Shrine
Ibaraki
nullLocated in the rural town of Higashi-Morofushi, Ibaraki Prefecture, North Soka Hikawa Shrine is a le...
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Nosohatimangu
Fukuoka
Susa-no-OkamiNosohatimangu Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Susa-no-Okami,...
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nouhon jinja
Hokkaido
Kokuryu no Kami (Black Dragon God)Nouhon Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the rural areas of Hokkaido, Japan. The shrine's name rou...
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Noya Shrine
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Emperor Ojin and related deitiesNoya Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Ojin (Hondawake no Mikoto) and associated deitie...
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Nozawa Hachimansha
Nagano
Nozawa Hachimansha Shrine, located in the Japanese Alps, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity H...
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Nukazuka Inari Shrine
Tochigi
Inari OkamiNukazuka Inari Shrine, located in the town of Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Nukui Shrine
Tokyo
KamigakushiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Nukui Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the enshrined k...
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Numayamatsu Shrine
Kumamoto
A Shinto shrine located in Kumamoto Prefecture, known for its connection to local maritime and coast...
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Nunamae Shrine
Hiroshima
A historic Shinto shrine located in Hiroshima Prefecture, known for its ancient origins and connecti...
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Nyakuichioji Shrine
Kagawa
Ise no MikotoNyakuichioji Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, dedicated to the dei...
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Nyakuōji Shrine
Hyogo
RyūjinNyakuōji Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Asahi-ku ward of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. The shrin...
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Nyakuoji-jinja Shrine
Shiga
Nyakuoji-jinja Shrine, located in Shiga Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of ferti...
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Nyotai Shrine
川崎市, 神奈川県
Nyotai Shrine, located in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the en...
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O-SAWA shrine
松前町, 北海道
Susano-oLocated in the scenic town of Matsuyama, Hokkaido's northernmost city, O-Sawa Shrine is a sacred sit...
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O-SAWA shrine
松前町, 北海道
Located in the snowy landscape of Hokkaido's Matsue town, O-Sawa Shrine is a tranquil Shinto temple...
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Oarai Isosaki Jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
RyujinLocated in the city of Oarai, Ibaraki Prefecture, Oarai Isosaki Jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedi...
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Obaien Benzaiten Shrine
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Benzaiten (goddess of water, music, and wealth)A shrine dedicated to Benzaiten, the Buddhist goddess who was syncretized into Shinto as a kami of w...
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Obara-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
Ōhōmori-Ōno-mikotoObara-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Sōka, Ibaraki Prefecture. The shrine is...
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Obayashi Hachimansha
Nagano
HachimanObayashi Hachimansha Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity Hachiman, located in the town...
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Obihiro Shrine
Hokkaido
Tamayusubi-no-kamiObihiro Shrine, located in the heart of Obihiro City in Hokkaido, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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