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
Shoan-Inarijinja
Tokyo
InariLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Shoan-Inarijinja is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship...
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Shohachiman Jinja Shrine
白山市, 石川県
HachimanLocated in the city of Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, Shohachiman Jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple ded...
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Shohachimangu Shrine
Yamaguchi
Hachiman, god of war and divine protectionA Hachiman shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture dedicated to the worship of Hachiman, the Shinto deity of...
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Shohachimansha Shrine
Gifu
HachimanA Hachiman shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the syncretic Shinto-Buddhist deity Hachiman, who...
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Shohatsu Shrine
Fukushima
Hondawake no Mikoto (Emperor Ojin)Shohatsu Shrine is a Hachiman shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to Emperor Ojin and associate...
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Shoichii Inari Daijin Shrine
Kanagawa
Inari OkamiA Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the deity of rice, sake, agriculture, and prosperity. The...
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Shoichii Inari Daijin Shrine
Kanagawa
Inari OkamiA Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of rice, sake, agriculture, and prosperity. The s...
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Shoichii Inari Daijin Shrine (IiyamaKami-Sento)
Kanagawa
Inari OkamiAn Inari shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, sake, and...
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Shoichii Inari Daimyojin Shrine
Kanagawa
Inari OkamiA Shinto shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of rice, sake, agriculture...
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Shoichii Inari Daimyojin Shrine
Kumamoto
Inari OkamiA Shinto shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the deity of rice, sake, and prospe...
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Shoichii Inari Daimyojin Shrine
Kumamoto
Inari OkamiA Shinto shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of rice, sake, and prosper...
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Shoichii Inari Daimyojin Shrine
Kanagawa
Inari OkamiAn Inari shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, sake, agr...
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Shoichii Inari Daimyojin Shrine
Kanagawa
Inari OkamiA Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the deity of rice, sake, fertility, and prosperity. The sh...
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Shoichii Inari Daimyojin Shrine
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Inari Okami (deity of rice, sake, and prosperity)An Inari shrine holding the prestigious Shoichii (Senior First Rank) court ranking, indicating its h...
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Shoichii Inari Shrine
Kanagawa
Inari OkamiA Shinto shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, holding the prestigious shoichii (f...
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Shoichii Matsuno Inari Shrine
Kanagawa
Inari Okami (deity of rice, agriculture, and prosperity)Matsuno Inari Shrine is a distinguished Inari shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture that holds the prestigio...
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Shoichii Morii Inari Daimyojin Shrine
Kanagawa
Inari OkamiA local Inari shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, agri...
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Shōin Shrine
Tokyo
Empress ShōtokuLocated in the heart of Meiji Shrine Complex, Shōin Shrine is a serene oasis amidst bustling Tokyo....
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Shokon Shrine
Gifu
Spirits of war deadA Shokon shrine dedicated to honoring the spirits of those who died in military service. Shokon shri...
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Shosenkyo Gorge
Yamanashi
Susanoo no OkamiLocated in the scenic Yamanashi Prefecture, Shosenkyo Gorge Shrine is dedicated to the deity Susanoo...
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Shoten Shrine
Kanagawa
Shoten (Vinayaka/Ganesha)A shrine dedicated to Shoten, the Japanese Buddhist-Shinto syncretistic deity equivalent to the Hind...
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Shoten Shrine
Ibaraki
RaijinLocated in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, Shoten Shrine is a sacred Shinto site dedicated to the w...
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