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
Three Palace Sanctuaries
Chiba
Located in the heart of Hitachi Seaside Park, Three Palace Sanctuaries is a historic Shinto shrine d...
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Toasa Shrine
Toasa, Hokkaido
Toasa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the remote town of Toasa, Hokkaido, Japan. Dedicated to t...
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Tobiishi Hachiman Shrine
Tochigi
HachimanTobiishi Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Tochigi Prefecture, dedicated to the deit...
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Tobioyama Konpira Shrine
Kanagawa
Ōmono-nushi-no-kamiA Konpira shrine located on Mount Tobioyama in Kanagawa Prefecture, dedicated to the protection of t...
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Todaiji Kasuga Shrine
Kyoto
Amaterasu-ŌmikamiTodaiji Kasuga Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Kyoto, dedicated to the Amaterasu-Ō...
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Todoroki Ryuo Daijin Shrine
Kochi
Dragon deity associated with water and rainA shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to Todoroki Ryuo Daijin, a powerful dragon deity. The name 'T...
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Todoroki Shrine
Kochi
A Shinto shrine located in Kochi Prefecture, known locally as Todoroki Jinja. The name 'Todoroki' me...
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Todoroki Shrine
Kochi
A Shinto shrine located in Kochi Prefecture, known locally as Todoroki Shrine. The name 'todoroki' r...
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Tofutsu Shrine
Hokkaido
Tofutsu-no-KamiTofutsu Shrine, located in the rural town of Akan, Hokkaido, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the sea...
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Toga Shrine
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Ōkuninushi-no-MikotoToga Shrine is an ancient Shinto shrine located in Toyokawa, Aichi Prefecture, known for its two sac...
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Togakushi Okusha shrine
Nagano
Taka no OkamiTogakushi Okusha shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Japanese Alps of Nagano prefecture, dedica...
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Togakushi Shrine
Kanagawa
Ame-no-Tajikarao-no-MikotoTogakushi Shrine is dedicated to Ame-no-Tajikarao-no-Mikoto, the powerful deity who opened the cave...
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Togakushi Shrine Chu-sha
Nagano
Mimi no OkamiTogakushi Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano, famous fo...
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Togakushi Shrine Houkou-sha
Nagano
Mt. Myojin, Amaterasu ŌmikamiLocated in the Japanese Alps, Togakushi Shrine is a Shinto sacred site situated at the foot of Mount...
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Togami Shrine
Shizuoka
Togami-OkamiTogami Shrine, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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Togashigo-Hachiman Jinja Shrine
野々市市, 石川県
HachimanTogashigo-Hachiman Jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Naoito, Ishikawa Prefectur...
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Togo-jinja Shrine
Chiba
TametomoTogo-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kuroiso, Chiba Prefecture. The shrine is...
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Togoshi Hachiman Jinja Shrine
Chiba
HachimanLocated in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, Togoshi Hachiman Jinja Shrine is a revered Shinto temple d...
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Tohashira Shrine
Kagoshima
A Shinto shrine located in Kagoshima Prefecture, serving the local community with traditional religi...
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Toho Shrine
Ibaraki
Tohō no kamiToho Shrine, located in the town of Okato, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the k...
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Toji Hachiman Shrine
Shizuoka
HachimanToji Hachiman Shrine, located in the city of Fujiyoshida in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a historic Shint...
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