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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Ishikawa
Oomori-kamiThe Hōden Shrine, located in Ishikawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the for...
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Located in the city of Kanazawa, Japan, the Shirakawai no Sato Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Ishikawa
Enma開山社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Katsuyama, Ishikawa Prefecture. The shrine is dedic...
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Ishikawa
InariImanohashi Shrine, located in the mountains of Ishikawa Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicat...
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null千疋神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the sea and its bounty. Located in Ishikawa Pre...
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Ishikawa
Located in the picturesque town of Toyokuni, Ishikawa Prefecture, Toyokuni Jinja Shrine is a serene...
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TenjinUtatsu Tenmangu Shrine in Ishikawa Prefecture is dedicated to the deity of learning and literature,...
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Ishikawa
Atago OkamiAtago Jinjia Shire, located in Ishikawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of fir...
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Ishikawa
UtsuUtatsu Jinja Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture...
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Ishikawa
Susuwatari藤塚神社, located in Ishikawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and agricu...
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白山市, Ishikawa
Located in the city of Kanazawa, Honmaru-ji Temple, also known as Hakusan-guchi (Gates of Hakusan),...
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Ishikawa
HachimanSatoeyamatsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Katsuyama, Ishikawa Prefecture. The shrine is dedi...
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白山市, Ishikawa
HachimanLocated in the city of Katsuragi, Whitey City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Nakahara Shrine is a Shinto shri...
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Ishikawa
RyujinLocated in the heart of Ishikawa Prefecture, Ryukodo Shrine is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedicated t...
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Benten, RyujinLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Eight Horses Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicat...
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HachimanLocated in the Hakusan region of Ishikawa Prefecture, Hasegaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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白山市, Ishikawa
ŌkuninushiLocated in the heart of Kanazawa, this Shinto shrine is dedicated to the deity of wealth and prosper...
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白山市, Ishikawa
InariLocated in the heart of Kakuma Onsen, Matsumoto-in-golden-sword-temple is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Ishikawa
EbisuWaterford Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ishikawa Prefecture, dedicated to the god of water an...
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Maru HachimanDeMARU HAkasima Jinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture. Dedic...
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Ukanose no OkamiLocated in the picturesque town of Tsuruoka, Japan's largest producer of salt and soy sauce, Dayo-ji...
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Ishikawa
Bishamonten, KannonLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Eight Horses Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicat...
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Ishikawa
RyūjinRyūjin-gu Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto deity Ryūjin, is a historic site located in Kanazawa, Ishi...
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