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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Ibaraki
Inari OkamiTamaru Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the rural town of Nihonmatsu, Ibaraki Prefecture....
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Tamatare Shrine
Saga
InariLocated in the town of Tamata, Saga Prefecture, Tamatare Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the...
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Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine
Osaka
InariTamatsukuri Inari Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the w...
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Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine
Chiba
Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine, located in the Saitama Prefecture of Japan, is a revered Shinto site dedic...
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Tamatsukuri Jinja
Miyagi
Located in the heart of Sendai, Tamatsukuri Jinja is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the protec...
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Tamatsukuriyu Shrine
Tottori
Tamatsukuri no OkamiTamatsukuriyu Shrine, located in Tottori Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the...
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Tamayama Inari Shrine
Shiga
Inari OkamiLocated in the picturesque town of Ryuo, Shiga Prefecture, Tamayama Inari Shrine is a revered Shinto...
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Tamie Ebisu Shrine
Wakayama
EbisuTamie Ebisu Shrine is a local Shinto shrine in Wakayama Prefecture dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Se...
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Tamo Hachiman Shrine
Kochi
Hachiman (god of war and divine protection)A Hachiman shrine located in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated d...
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Tamonten Shrine
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Tamonten (Vaisravana)A Shinto shrine dedicated to Tamonten, the Buddhist deity also known as Vaisravana, who serves as on...
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Tamoto Shrine
Miyazaki
Emperor OjinTamoto Shrine is a Hachiman shrine located in Miyazaki Prefecture, dedicated to Emperor Ojin (Ojin T...
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Tamura Jinja
高松市, Tokushima
InariTamura Shrine, located in the city of Kochi, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the god of...
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Tamura Shrine
Shiga
Shiba-no-KamiTamura Shrine, located in the heart of Kyoto's Kansai region, is a serene oasis nestled amidst lush...
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Tamura Suwasha
Nagano
Tamura Suwasha Shrine, located in the heart of Japan's lush countryside, is a serene destination nes...
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Tana Hachimangū Shrine
Tokyo
Hachiman Ō-no-MikotoTana Hachimangū Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Setagaya, Tokyo, dedicated to the god...
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Tanabata Jinja
Miyagi
Located in the city of Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, Tanabata Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Tanabu Shrine
Aomori
InariTanabu Shrine, located in the Oirase Valley of Aomori Prefecture, is a Shinto temple dedicated to th...
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Tanaka Inari Shrine
Fukushima
Inari OkamiTanaka Inari Shrine is a local Inari shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to the rice and prospe...
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Tanaka Shrine
Hokkaido
nullTanaka Shrine, located in the town of Shiraoi in Hokkaido's Sapporo Plain, is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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