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
Ogon Hachiman Shrine
Fukushima
Emperor Ojin (Hachiman)Ogon Hachiman Shrine is a Hachiman shrine located in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to the deified E...
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Oguchi Magami Shrine
Kanagawa
Oguchi no MagamiA shrine dedicated to Oguchi no Magami, a wolf deity associated with protection and mountain worship...
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Oguchi Shrine
Gifu
A local Shinto shrine located in Gifu Prefecture, serving the spiritual needs of the surrounding com...
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Oguchi Shrine
Kumamoto
A Shinto shrine located in Kumamoto Prefecture, dedicated to local kami and serving the spiritual ne...
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Oguhachiman Shrine
Ibaraki
HachimanLocated in the prefecture of Ibaraki, Oguhachiman Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated to th...
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Oguki Shrine
Ibaraki
EnmeiLocated in the coastal town of Iwaki, Ibaraki Prefecture, Oguki Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Ogushi Jinja Shrine
Shizuoka
HachimanLocated in the Shimane prefecture, but close to Shizuoka, Ogushi Jinja Shrine is a small Shinto shri...
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Ohama Kumano Daijinja
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Kumano Gongen (Three Kumano Deities)A Kumano shrine that serves as a regional bunsha (branch shrine) of the famous Kumano Sanzan in Waka...
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Oharano Shrine
Kyoto
InariLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Oharano Shrine is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the worship...
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Ohayashi Inari Shrine
文京区, 東京都
InariLocated in the heart of Setagaya Ward, Ohayashi Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari O...
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Ohira Jinja (Kobe Gongen)
Nagano
Located in Nagano, Shizuoka Prefecture was an error Nagano is incorrect. The correct answer is Shizu...
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Ohirasan Shrine
Tochigi, Tochigi
Ōhirasama-gamiLocated in the heart of Tochigi city, Ohirasan Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated to the w...
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Ohiroto Katori Shrine
Ibaraki
Hotei, Shingo, BishamontenLocated in the scenic town of Katori, Ibaraki Prefecture, Ohiroto Katori Shrine is a revered Shinto...
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Ohito Shrine
Shizuoka
OhitoOhito Shrine, dedicated to the kami Inari Okami, is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Nissaka,...
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Ohkunisha shrine
Saitama
OhkuninushiLocated in the city of Saitama, Ohkunisha Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of storms...
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Ohmiya Hachimangu
杉並区, 東京都
HachimanLocated in the heart of Sagamihara, Ohmiya Hachimangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Hachima...
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Ohmiya Shrine
Osaka
InariOhmiya Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Inari. The shri...
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Ohokuchi-magamisha
Saitama
OgamiLocated in the town of Mikage, Saitama Prefecture, Ohokuchi-magamisha Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedi...
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Ohsu Shrine
Ibaraki
Ohsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Tōgane, Ibaraki Prefecture. The shrine is dedi...
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OhtomoWaki Jinja Shrine
白山市, 石川県
WakiLocated in the city of Katsuragawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Ohtomo Waki Jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple...
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