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
Tsukuyomi Shrine
Ibaraki
Tsukuyomi-no-kamiTsukuyomi Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the moon, Tsukuyomi-no-kami. Located in...
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Tsukuyomi-no-Aramitama-no-miya
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Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto (rough spirit)A sacred subsidiary shrine within Ise Grand Shrine complex dedicated to the aramitama (rough, active...
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Tsuma Shrine
Gifu
A Shinto shrine located in Gifu Prefecture, dedicated to deities associated with marriage and marita...
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Tsuma Shrine
Miyazaki
Konohanasakuya-himeTsuma Shrine is an ancient Shinto shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture dedicated to Konohanasakuya-hime, th...
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Tsumakoi Shrine
Ibaraki
Tsumakoi Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the town of Tsukudani, Ibaraki Prefecture, and is famo...
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Tsumida Shrine
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Hondawake no Mikoto (Emperor Ojin)Tsumida Shrine is a Hachiman shrine dedicated to Emperor Ojin (Hondawake no Mikoto) and associated d...
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Tsumori Shrine
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Sumiyoshi SanjinTsumori Shrine is historically associated with the Sumiyoshi faith and the ancient Tsumori clan who...
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Chiba
BenzaitenLocated in the city of Chisudo, Chiba Prefecture, Tsunokami Benzaiten Shrine is dedicated to Benzait...
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Tsuriishi Jinja
Miyagi
Tsuriishi Jinja, located in the Miyagi Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of fishi...
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Tsuriki Inari Daimyojin
Kumamoto
Inari OkamiA local Inari shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to the fox deity Inari, known for bringing pro...
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Tsurube Hachimansha
Nagano
HachimanTsurube Hachimansha Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Tsurube, Nagano Prefecture. The...
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Tsurugajo Inari Shrine
Fukushima
Inari OkamiAn Inari shrine located within the grounds of Tsurugajo Castle (also known as Aizuwakamatsu Castle)...
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Tsurugamine Hachimangu Shrine
Kanagawa
Emperor Ojin (Hachiman)Tsurugamine Hachimangu is a Hachiman shrine located in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture. As a Hachiman...
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Tsurugamine Inari Shrine
Kanagawa
Inari OkamiA local Inari shrine located in the Tsurugamine area of Kanagawa Prefecture, dedicated to the Shinto...
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Tsurugaoka Inari Shrine
Fukushima
Inari OkamiTsurugaoka Inari Shrine is a local Inari shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to the rice and pr...
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Tsurugasone Jinja
Miyagi
TsurugasoneTsurugasone Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Dedicated to...
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Tsurugaya Hachiman Shrine
館山市, 千葉県
HachimanLocated in the scenic town of Tsukimi, Chiba Prefecture, Tsurugaya Hachiman Shrine is a revered Shin...
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Tsurugi Shrine
Kagoshima
Sword deities and protective spiritsA Shinto shrine in Kagoshima Prefecture dedicated to deities associated with swords and protection....
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Tsurugi Tachi Iwa Toko Wake-no-Mikoto Shrine
Kanagawa
Wake-no-MikotoLocated in the Hakone region of Kanagawa Prefecture, Tsurugi Tachi Iwa Toko Wake-no-Mikoto Shrine is...
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Tsuruginomiya Oji Shrine
Hyogo
OjiTsuruginomiya Oji Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of sa...
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