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.
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OkuninushiLocated in the scenic Iwami region of Shimane Prefecture, Mountain Emperor Shrine is a revered Shint...
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Benzaiten, SusanooLocated in the heart of Shimane Prefecture, Tenman-ji Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to t...
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Oinagino OmikamiLove and Fertility Shrine, located in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, is dedicated to Oinagino Omik...
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Located in the town of Katsuyama, Shimane Prefecture, 尾長天満宮 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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InariLocated in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Gold Light Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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Kaze-no-KamiMaleza Shrine, located in the town of Mabuchi in Shimane Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine that enshrin...
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InariLocated in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, the most famous temple dedicated to Inari Okami,...
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Mikoto Ō no KamiLocated in the town of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Dajōgan-sha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the g...
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Yamabiko no OkamiLocated in the historic town of Matsue, Miyajima Island in Shimane Prefecture is home to the revered...
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Inari Okami清水谷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the scenic Shimane prefecture, known for its picturesque va...
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HachimanLocated in the town of Aki, Shimane Prefecture, 新庄之宮神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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HachimanSelf-Dependent Hill Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. The...
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Tamayama-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Zao Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the go...
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Imperial Prince (Kōji)Located in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, is the Imperial Prince Shrine (Kōji Jinja), a Shi...
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Shunen no kamiLocated in the scenic town of Okayama, Shimane's Sakuragahara-machi is home to the beautiful Sakura-...
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Shitennō-ōThree-gate Shrine, located in the town of Izumichō, Shimane Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shitennō...
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Mushi no KamiKihin Mushi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. Dedicated to the k...
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KitsuneFox spirit kami enshrined in a tranquil forest clearing, believed to grant abundance and fertility t...
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InariLocated in the town of Karatsu, Shimane Prefecture, Jyūshi Inariwa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicat...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Shimane Prefecture, Maemori Hachimangū is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated...
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null原神社, located in the heart of Shimane Prefecture, is a lesser-known Shinto shrine that honors the...
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OomiyatsuhikoGodai Jinja Shrine, located in the town of Nakato, Shimane Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest shri...
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Tsukiyomi no KamiLocated in the Tottori Prefectural city of Yoshida, Big Age Shrine is one of Japan's oldest Shinto s...
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HachimanYellow Beard Shrine, located in the city of Yasuoka in Shimane Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest...
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