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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Hyogo
HachimanLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, Nagata Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of war a...
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KōkaiThe Kōkai-jinja Shrine, dedicated to the god of navigation and maritime safety, is a historic Shinto...
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Hyogo
The Shrine of Protective National God is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of protection and sa...
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宍粟市, 兵庫県
Inazuma no KamiLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, Hyosha Shrine is dedicated to the kami of the sea and storm gods, with...
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Sakayama Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami of the mountains and natural...
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InariLocated in the heart of Kobe, Shiso Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of good fortune a...
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Hyogo
KunigamiLocated in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Boat Shrine (Kunigami-jinja) is a Shinto temple ded...
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Hyogo
Susanoo-no-MikotoAkibayashi Taishidan Shrine, located in the heart of Kobe, is one of Japan's most famous and histori...
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Hyogo
Susanoo-no-mikotoNarita-san Shinshū-ji, a Shinto shrine located in Hyōgo Prefecture, is dedicated to the god of the s...
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Hyogo
Sakahama no OkamiLocated in the Hyogo Prefecture,八坂神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of war and prosperi...
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Hyogo
OkuninushiLocated in the Hyogo Prefecture, the Sō no Kataguchi-ichi Daisa Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Hyogo
HachimanLocated in the scenic town of Aioi, Hyogo Prefecture, Eight Gates Shrine is dedicated to the deity o...
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Hyogo
Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Inari Okami, TsukiyomiLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, Sanbyoujinsha Shrine is dedicated to the worship of three major kami as...
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Hyogo
nullNagato Shrine, also known as Naga-odoshi or Naka-jōdoshi, is a Shinto shrine located in Hyogo Prefec...
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Hyogo
Inari OkamiLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, the Ōsai Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to Inari Okami, revered as...
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Hyogo
RyujinLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, Snake Cave Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of snakes an...
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OneOne original shrine in Hyogo Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of a single tree stump. According to...
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Hyogo
Ōyamatsumi-no-kamiLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, Hatabushi Shrine is dedicated to the god of war and protection, Ōyamats...
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Hyogo
OrochiBornose Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of birth and l...
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Hyogo
Hachiman Okami平野八幡神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the Hyogo prefecture, dedicated to the god of prosperity...
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豊岡市小田井町, 兵庫県
nullLocated in the heart of Toyooka City, Minami-no-Oji Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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豊岡市小田井町, 兵庫県
null柳宮神社, a Shinto shrine located in 小田井町, 豊岡市, 兵庫県, is dedicated to the worship of the ka...
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Hyogo
HachimanThe Kurozu no Michi, or Kurozu Shrine in Tottori Prefecture was rebuilt at the current site in Hyogo...
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Hyogo
ŌkuninushiLocated in the city of Aioi, Hyogo Prefecture, Tōshinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity o...
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