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
Tsurugio Shrine
Kochi
Local protective deitiesTsurugio Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kochi Prefecture, known for its connection to sword-re...
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Tsurugisan Shrine
Tokushima
Susanoo-no-MikotoTsurugisan Shrine, located in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicat...
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Tsurumi Shrine
Tokyo
Located in the heart of Tokyo, Tsurumi Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the worship of Tamashi...
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TSURUWAKA INARI Jinja
Hokkaido
Inari OkamiTsuruwaka Inari Shrine, located in Hokkaido, is one of the most important Shinto shrines dedicated t...
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Tsushima Jinja
Nagano
Tsuchikawa HachimanLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano, Tsushima Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sea...
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Tsushima Jinja
Nagano
Emperor SuzakuTsushima Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Agemachi, Nagano Prefecture, dedicated to E...
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Tsushima Jinja
Nagano
Located on the island of Tsushima in Sagami Bay, Nagano Prefecture, Tsushima Jinja is a Shinto shrin...
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Tsushima Shrine
Fukushima
Susanoo-no-MikotoTsushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm...
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Tsushima Shrine
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Susanoo-no-MikotoTsushima Shrine is dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity of storms and the sea. As part o...
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Tsushima Shrine
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Susanoo-no-MikotoTsushima Shrine is dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity of storms and the sea. These shr...
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Tsushima Shrine
Fukushima
Susanoo-no-MikotoA Tsushima shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity of storms and the sea. Tsushima s...
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Tsushima Shrine
Gifu
Susanoo-no-MikotoTsushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and brother of Amat...
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Tsushima Shrine
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Susanoo-no-MikotoTsushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and brother of Amat...
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Tsushima Shrine
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Susanoo-no-MikotoTsushima Shrine is dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity of storms and the sea. Part of t...
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Tsushima Shrine
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Susanoo-no-MikotoA Tsushima shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity associated with storms, sea, and...
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Tsushima Shrine
Gifu
Susanoo-no-MikotoA Tsushima shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity associated with storms, sea, and...
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Tsushima Shrine
Gifu
Susanoo-no-MikotoA Tsushima shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity associated with storms, sea, and...
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Tsushima Shrine
Gifu
Susanoo-no-MikotoTsushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god...
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Tsushima Shrine
Gifu
Susanoo-no-MikotoTsushima Shrine is dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity associated with storms, sea, and...
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Tsushima Shrine
Gifu
Susanoo-no-MikotoA Tsushima shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity associated with storms, sea, and...
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Tsushima Shrine
Gifu
Susanoo-no-MikotoTsushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and brother of Amat...
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Tsushima Shrine
Nara
Susanoo-no-MikotoTsushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nara Prefecture dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god...
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