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
Tanaka Tenmansha Shrine
Oita
Sugawara no MichizaneA Tenjin shrine in Oita Prefecture dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deified scholar and patro...
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Tanashi Shrine
Saitama
Inari OkamiLocated in the town of Tanashi, Saitama Prefecture, Tanashi Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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Tanasoko Suwa Shrine
Kumamoto
Takeminakata-no-MikotoA local Suwa shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to the warrior deity Takeminakata-no-Mikoto. Li...
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Taniyama Gokoku Shrine
Kagoshima
War dead and fallen soldiersTaniyama Gokoku Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to honoring the spirits of those who died in mil...
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Taniyoshi inari shrine
Hokkaido
Located in the heart of Hokkaido, Taniyoshi Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Ina...
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Tanna Shrine
Shizuoka
TannaTanna Shrine, located in the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture, is a tranquil oasis that showcases tradit...
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Tanokami Shrine
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Ta no Kami (rice field deity)A shrine dedicated to Ta no Kami, the Shinto deity of rice fields and agricultural prosperity. These...
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Tanukizaka-daimyojin Shrine
Osaka
TanukiTanukizaka-daimyojin Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Tanukizaka district of Osaka, Japan. T...
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Taradake Shrine
Saga
Inari OkamiLocated in the Kumano region of western Japan, Taradake Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the w...
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Tarobo-gu Shrine (Aga Shrine)
Shiga
Inari OkamiLocated in the picturesque town of Katsuyama, Tarobo-gu Shrine is a revered Shinto site in Shiga Pre...
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Taruchi Shrine
Miyazaki
Prince Itsuse no MikotoA shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture dedicated to Prince Itsuse no Mikoto, the elder brother of Emperor J...
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Tashima Shrine
唐津市, 佐賀県
Tamashii-no-KamiTashima Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tangu City, Saga Prefecture. Dedicated to the enshrined...
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Tategami Kumano-za Shrine
Kumamoto
Kumano deitiesA Kumano shrine located in Kumamoto Prefecture that serves as a regional branch of the Kumano faith...
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