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
Ozuki Shrine
Yamaguchi
A local Shinto shrine located in the Ozuki area of Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The shrine ser...
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Raiden Shrine
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Thunder and lightning deitiesA Shinto shrine dedicated to thunder and lightning deities, reflecting the ancient Japanese reverenc...
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Raiden Shrine
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Raijin (thunder god)Raiden Shrine is dedicated to Raijin, the Shinto deity of thunder and lightning. These shrines are f...
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Raiden Shrine
Kanagawa
RaijinRaiden Shrine, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of thunder and lightni...
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Raiden Shrine
Shizuoka
Raijin (Thunder God), Inazuma (Lightning Goddess)Raiden Shrine, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of thunder, Raijin, an...
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Raiden Shrine
Ibaraki
Raiden Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto god of thunder and lightning, is a serene oasis nestled in th...
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Raiden Shrine
Ibaraki
RaijinRaiden Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of thunder, Ra...
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Raijin Shrine
Fukushima
Raijin (thunder deity)A Shinto shrine dedicated to Raijin, the Japanese god of thunder and lightning. Thunder shrines like...
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Raijin Shrine
Fukushima
Raijin, the thunder godA Shinto shrine dedicated to Raijin, the powerful deity of thunder and lightning in Japanese mytholo...
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Raijin Shrine
Fukushima
Raijin (thunder deity)A Shinto shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to Raijin, the Japanese deity of thunder and light...
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Raijin Shrine
Kanagawa
Raijin (Thunder God)Raijin Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Raijin, the Japanese god of thunder and lightning. As...
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Raiun Shrine
Hokkaido
Raiun Shrine, located in the midst of Hokkaido's serene landscape, is a revered Shinto site that hon...
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Rear Shrine
Shiga
EnmeiLocated in the city of Omi, Shiga Prefecture, the Rear Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated...
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Reimu Shrine
Gunma
ReimuReimu Shrine, located in the picturesque town of Kusatsu in Gunma Prefecture, is a tranquil Shinto s...
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Reimyo Shrine
Shiga
Inari OkamiReimyo Shrine, located in the city of Koka in Shiga Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Reisha
Yamagata
nullLocated in the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture, Reisha Shrine is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedicate...
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Reisui Hachiman Shrine
Wakayama
Emperor Ojin (Hachiman)Reisui Hachiman Shrine is a Hachiman shrine located in Wakayama Prefecture dedicated to Emperor Ojin...
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Rishiriyama Shrine Okumiya
Hokkaido
Kameshimo no KamiRishiriyama Shrine Okumiya is a Shinto shrine located in the scenic Rishiri Island, Hokkaido. The sh...
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Ritsuganji Onsen Inari Shrine
Kumamoto
Inari OkamiA local Inari shrine associated with the Ritsuganji hot springs area in Kumamoto Prefecture. As an I...
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Rokkake Shrine
Nara
A Shinto shrine located in Nara Prefecture, known by its name which translates to 'Six Hanging' shri...
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Rokkyu Shrine
Saga
Located in the historic city of Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Rokkyu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Rokugo Shrine
Chiba
SusanooRokugo Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Kamakura period-style village of Rokugou, Chiba Pref...
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Rokujo Hachimangu Shrine
Kochi
Hachiman (God of War and Divine Protection)Rokujo Hachimangu is a Hachiman shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and...
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