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
Takagawara Shrine
Nagano
InariLocated in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture, Takagawara Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god Inar...
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Takagi Memorial Hall
Gunma
The Takagi Memorial Hall in Gunma Prefecture is dedicated to the memory of Kintarō Takagi, a renowne...
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Takagi Shrine
Gunma
ŌkamiTakagi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Laxdale, Gunma Prefecture. The shrine is ded...
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Takagi shrine
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiTakagi Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Inari Okami....
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Takahama Shrine
吹田市, Osaka
Takeo Takahama (founder of the city), unknown primary kamiTakahama Shrine, located in the heart of Kansai, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the sea...
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Takahashi Jinja
Nagano
TakahashiLocated in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture, Takahashi Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the k...
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Takahashi shine
Tochigi
HachimanTakahashi Shrine, located in the heart of Tochigi Prefecture, is a small yet tranquil Shinto temple...
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Takahashi Shrine
Kochi
A Shinto shrine located in Kochi Prefecture, known for its connection to local kami worship and comm...
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Takahata Shinmeisha Shrine
Gifu
Amaterasu OmikamiTakahata Shinmeisha is a local Shinmei shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the...
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Takaishi Shrine
Osaka
Takaishi Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the city of Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture. Dedicated to the...
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Takaishi-jinja Shrine
川崎市, 神奈川県
TakamagaharaiTakaishi-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, and is dedicated...
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Takaiwa Shrine
Kumamoto
A Shinto shrine located in Kumamoto Prefecture, characterized by its name meaning 'high rock,' sugge...
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Takakamo Hachimangu Shrine
Gifu
Emperor Ojin (Hachiman no Kami)A Hachiman shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deities. L...
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Takaki jinja shrine ; Katafune jinja shrine ; Kanayama jinja shrine
Kyoto
InariLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Takaki-jinja Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the god of...
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Takamatsu Shrine
Fukuoka
Takamatsuhiko-no-mikotoTakamatsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture. The shrine...
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Takami Jinja
栗原市, 宮城県
Located in the heart of Kurihara City, Takami Shrine is a serene Shinto oasis nestled among the hill...
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Takamimusubi Shrine
Nara
Takamimusubi no KamiA Shinto shrine in Nara Prefecture dedicated to Takamimusubi no Kami, one of the three creator deiti...
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Takamimusubi Shrine
南房総市, 千葉県
Takamimusubi Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the primary deity, Takamimusubi, in South Boso,...
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