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
Yoshida Shrine
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Yoshida Shrine is a prominent Shinto shrine located on Mount Yoshida in Kyoto, famous for its annual...
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Yoshida Shrine
Ibaraki
Take-mikazuchiYoshida Shrine, located in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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Yoshida Shrine
Shiga
OkuninushiYoshida Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture. Dedicated to Ok...
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Yoshihama Shinmei Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiYoshihama Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supr...
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Yoshijima Jinja Shrine
小松市, 石川県
Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the Ishikawa Prefecture, Yoshijima Jinja Shrine is dedicated to the Shintō deity Susanoo-...
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Yoshikawa Shinmei Shrine
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Amaterasu OmikamiYoshikawa Shinmei Shrine is a local Shinmei shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess a...
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Yoshimae Suijinja Shrine
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Water deityA Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of water deities (suijin), reflecting the traditional Japan...
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Yoshimamesauri Temple
Yamagata
YoshimameYoshimamesauri Temple, located in the Yamagata Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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Yoshimitsu Shrine
Kagoshima
A local Shinto shrine located in Kagoshima Prefecture, serving the spiritual needs of the surroundin...
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Yoshimura Hachiman Shrine
Miyazaki
Hachiman, god of war and divine protection View shrine →
Yoshinaga Hachiman Shrine
Yamaguchi
Emperor Ojin (Hachiman)A Hachiman shrine located in Yamaguchi Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin. Like other...
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YOSHINO HACHIMAN shrine
福島町, 北海道
Yoshino Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Fukushima-cho, Hokkaido, Japan. Dedicated to t...
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YOSHINO HACHIMAN shrine
福島町, 北海道
Yoshino Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Fukushima-cho, Hokkaido's northernmost city of...
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Yoshino Mikumari Shrine
Nara
Mikumari-no-kami (water distribution deity)One of Japan's most important water deity shrines, located on sacred Mount Yoshino in Nara Prefectur...
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Yoshino Shrine
奈義町, 岡山県
TakemikazuchiYoshino Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Naniwa Town, Okayama Prefecture. The shrine is dedicate...
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YOSHIOKA HACHIMAN shrine
福島町, 北海道
HachimanYoshioka Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Fukushima Town, Hokkaido, Japan. The shrine i...
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YOSHIOKA HACHIMAN shrine
福島町, 北海道
Hachiman ŌkamiYoshika Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Yoshikaa, Hokkaido, Japan. The shrine is dedic...
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Yoshioka Shinmeisha Shrine
Kanagawa
Amaterasu OmikamiYoshioka Shinmeisha is a Shinmei shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the s...
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Yoshioka Shinmeisha Shrine
Kanagawa
Amaterasu OmikamiYoshioka Shinmeisha is a Shinmei shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the s...
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Yoshitaki Shrine
Hyogo
Yoshitaki Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of good luck...
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Yoshiwara Benzaiten
Ibaraki
BenzaitenLocated in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Yoshiwara Benzaiten is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Yoshiwara Jinja
Ibaraki
Yoshiwara Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, and was origi...
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