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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Ishikawa
Ō-no-MasakatsuNorthern Tosa Shrine, located in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest and mo...
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HachimanLocated in the town of Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, Eight Horses Temple Shrine is one of Japan's mo...
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EnryuWhitewater Falls Shrine, dedicated to the kami of Mount Haku, is a Shinto sanctuary located in the J...
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Gassan OkuninushiGassan Okuninushi Shrine is dedicated to Gassan Okuninushi, a kami believed to be the god of prosper...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoNorth Field Shrine, located in Ishikawa Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the kam...
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Located in the heart of Ishikawa Prefecture,土貴野神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of s...
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HakusanLocated in the town of Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, Hakusan-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the god of pr...
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FujigamiLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Fukui Prefecture's neighbor, Ishikawa, is home to the Residence Shr...
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GodaijinThe Godaijin Shrine, dedicated to the god of agriculture and fertility, is a historic Shinto site lo...
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InariLocated in Ishikawa Prefecture,稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of ric...
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EnmaWhite Mountain Shrine, located in Ishikawa Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Enma, also k...
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Ryujin, Susanoo no Mikoto, Bishamon, TsukiyomiKaienji Shrine, located in the town of Nomi, Ishikawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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InariLocated in the city of Kanazawa, White Mountain Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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Taiseidenji Temple, also known as Godai-jinja Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in Ishikawa Prefect...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Hachiman-jinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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HachimanKoetsu-ji, dedicated to the deity Amaterasu Okami, is a sacred Shinto site in Ishikawa Prefecture. T...
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BenzaitenThe Hon-den in Ishikawa Prefecture is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the goddess of mercy and...
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Kanazawa-hime no kamiCity Goddess Shrine, located in the heart of Kanazawa, honors the patron kami of the city. The shrin...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoAutumn Leaves Shrine, located in the heart of Kanazawa, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Susanoo-no-...
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Kousan-no-oki-tamaWhite Mountain Shrine, located in the heart of Kanazawa's Hakkeijima Park, is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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Godai-ō no KamiGodai Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, and is dedicat...
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InariThis Shinto shrine in Ishikawa Prefecture is dedicated to Inari, the god of rice and prosperity. The...
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Inukami no OkamiInukami no Okami Shrine, located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, is dedicated to Inukami no Okami,...
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InariLocated in the picturesque town of Sakai, Toyama Prefecture, Toyokuni Shrine is dedicated to the Shi...
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