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
Susa Shrine
伊豆市, 静岡県
SusanooLocated in the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture, Susa Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated to th...
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Susaki Daijin Shrine
Kanagawa
A Shinto shrine located in Kanagawa Prefecture, known locally as Susaki Daijin. The shrine serves th...
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Susaki Hamamiya Shinmei Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiSusaki Hamamiya Shinmei Shrine is a Shinmei shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess a...
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Susaki Shrine
Kanagawa
Ichikishimahime-no-mikotoA coastal shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to Ichikishimahime-no-mikoto, one of the three sis...
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Susano jinja
Osaka
Susano'oLocated in Osaka, Susano Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the goddess of the sea, Susano-o, who...
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Susanoo shrine
Okayama
SusanooLocated in the Okayama Prefecture, Susanoo Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the Storm God Susa...
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Susanoo Shrine
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Susanoo-no-MikotoA Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the powerful storm god and brother of Amaterasu in J...
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Susanoo Shrine
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Susanoo-no-MikotoA Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the powerful storm god and brother of Amaterasu in J...
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Susanoo Shrine
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Susanoo-no-MikotoA Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the powerful storm deity and brother of Amaterasu in...
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Susanoo Shrine
Gifu
Susanoo-no-MikotoA Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the powerful storm deity and brot...
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Susanoo Shrine
Gifu
Susanoo-no-MikotoA Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and younger brother of Amaterasu in Ja...
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Susanoo Shrine
Gifu
Susanoo-no-MikotoA Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the powerful storm deity and brot...
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Susanoo Shrine
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Susanoo-no-MikotoA Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the powerful storm god and brother of Amaterasu in J...
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Susanoo Shrine
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Susanoo-no-MikotoA Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and brother of Amaterasu in Japanese m...
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Susanoo Shrine
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Susanoo-no-MikotoA Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the powerful storm god and brother of Amaterasu in J...
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Susanoo Shrine
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Susanoo-no-MikotoA Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and brother of Amaterasu in Japanese m...
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Susanoo Shrine
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Susanoo-no-MikotoA Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the powerful storm god and brother of Amaterasu in J...
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Susanoo Shrine
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Susanoo-no-MikotoA Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and brother of Amaterasu in Japanese m...
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Susanoo Shrine
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Susanoo-no-MikotoA Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and brother of Amaterasu in Japanese m...
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Susanoo Shrine
Nara
Susanoo-no-MikotoA Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and brother of Amaterasu in Japanese m...
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Susanoo Shrine
Wakayama
Susanoo-no-MikotoA Shinto shrine in Wakayama Prefecture dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the powerful storm deity and...
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Susanoo Shrine
Nara
Susanoo-no-MikotoA Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and brother of Amaterasu in Japanese m...
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Susanoo Shrine
Shizuoka
SusanooSusanoo Shrine in Shizuoka Prefecture is dedicated to the god of storms, wind, and fertility, Susano...
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Susanoo Shrine
Ibaraki
Amatsu MikaboshiSusanoo Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of storms and...
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