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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Shinmei Shrine
Gifu
Amaterasu OmikamiShinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess...
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Shinmei Shrine
Gifu
Amaterasu OmikamiShinmei-sha is a type of Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme d...
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Shinmei Shrine
Gifu
Amaterasu OmikamiShinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and principal deit...
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Shinmei Shrine
Gifu
Amaterasu OmikamiShinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess...
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Shinmei Shrine
Fukushima
Amaterasu OmikamiShinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun go...
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Shinmei Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiShinmei Shrine is a common name for Shinto shrines dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess a...
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Amaterasu OmikamiShinmei Shrine is a common name for Shinto shrines dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess a...
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Amaterasu OmikamiShinmei Shrine is a common name for Shinto shrines dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess a...
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Shinmei Shrine
Chiba
Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the town of Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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Shinmei Shrine
Chiba
OkamiLocated in the town of Kamakura, Chiba Prefecture, Shinmei Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated...
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Shinmei Shrine
Shiga
InariLocated in the scenic town of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Shinmei Shrine is a historic Shinto site tha...
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Shinmei Shrine
Ibaraki
Sujin-no-MikotoShinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, and is dedicat...
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Shinmei Shrine
Ibaraki
GodōLocated in the town of Funakotamachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Shinmei Shrine is a historic Shinto temple...
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Ibaraki
InariLocated in the prefecture of Ibaraki, Shinmei Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god Inari Okami, pat...
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Shinmei Shrine
Ibaraki
TsuchigumoLocated in the town of Daigo, Ibaraki Prefecture, Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto temple that dates back...
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Shinmei-jinjya Shrine
Shiga
Located in the city of Nagahama, Shinmei-jinjya Shrine is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the k...
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Shinmeidaijingu
Nagano
AmaterasuLocated in the heart of Nagano Prefecture, Shinmeidaijingu Shrine is one of Japan's most revered Shi...
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Shinmeigu Shrine
Shizuoka
AmaterasuLocated in the city of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shinmeigu Shrine is a sacred Shinto site dedi...
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Shinmeigu Shrine
Shizuoka
nullLocated in the city of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shinmeigu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine...
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Shinmeigu Shrine
Kanagawa
Amaterasu OmikamiShinmeigu is a Shinto shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess...
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Shinmeigu Shrine
Kanagawa
Amaterasu OmikamiShinmeigu is a Shinto shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess...
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Shinmeigu Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiShinmeigu is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and principal deity of...
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