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
Kyoto
FujinFutoshinisha Shrine, located in the heart of Kyoto, is dedicated to the enshrined deity Fujin, the g...
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Suguwara no SueharuAutumn Leaves Shrine, located in the heart of Kyoto's historic district, is dedicated to the Shinto...
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Beppu-yama OkamiLocated in the heart of Kyoto,爱宕神社 (Beppu-ya Shrine) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoAutumn Leaf Grand Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto god of rice and fertility, is a revered site in Ky...
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AmaterasuLove and Fidelity Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto god of love, fertility, and war, Amaterasu is one...
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Susanoo no OkamiLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Tenjin Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Susanoo no Okam...
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Futsu InariFutsu Inari Shrine, located in the heart of Kyoto, is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the worsh...
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Ōsafune-no-kami须賀神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of prosperity, good fortune, and abundance. Locate...
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Hachiman, Ichi-no-KamiLocated in the heart of Kyoto, 稲代神社・吉原神社 is a historic Shinto shrine that has been dedicate...
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Kashima-sanLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines and...
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RaijinLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Ōmiya Mairū no Hikoba is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the wo...
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Mizu-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Wave-Mizu-no-Kami Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the kami...
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Enma-oNamegikokoji Shrine, located in Kyoto Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the pi...
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AmaterasuTodai-ji Shrine in Kyoto, dedicated to the deity Amaterasu, is one of the most famous Shinto shrines...
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Yamato-take-mushaLocated in the heart of Kyoto, 矢田神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami, Yamato-take-musha....
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Okuninushi厳島神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Kyoto Prefecture, dedicated to the sea god Okuninushi, who wa...
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Amaterasu ŌmikamiThe Shūgijin-sha, or Residence of the Sun Goddess, is a Shinto shrine located in Kyoto, Japan. Dedic...
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Sugawara no MichizaneLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Norin'yama Tenmangu Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the...
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Ishi no KamiLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Ishi-no-Kami-gu Shrine is a revered Shinto site that dates back to th...
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Fukutoku no MikotoKinkaku-ji's neighboring shrine, Kofuku-ji was relocated here in 1897. Located in the heart of Kyoto...
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Aiō-tsu-no-kamiAiōtsu-ji Shrine, located in Kyoto's Kiyamachi-dori, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the go...
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Futsunami-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Eight Bridges Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in Kyoto, Eight Hells Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god Susanoo-no-Mikoto and the legend...
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Takamimusubi OkamiResidences of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu are said to be located in the heavens, and those who reside...
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