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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Hina-matsuri no kamiGoei-jinja, or Goei-gu, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of plums and fertility. Located in t...
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SubaneSuban no ya is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. Dedicated to the...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Nagano Prefecture,椿神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Inari Oka...
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Terukazu no KamiLocated in the heart of Nagano Prefecture, the Shrine of Terukazu no Maki is a serene Shinto sanctua...
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JujutsuEstablished in the Heian period, the Jujutsu Shrine in Nagano Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto...
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Takao-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Nagano,松岡神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of Mount Takao, kno...
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Located in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano, 守田迺神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the protect...
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nullLong Pool Water Source Shrine, located in the town of Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture, is a Shinto sh...
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SusanooLocated in the city of Shizuoka Prefecture, Tomiizaka Tenman-kyo Shinno-sha is a historic Shinto shr...
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Okuninushi no KamiLocated in the Japanese Alps, Kurokawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Shinto god of the...
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Izanagi, Izanami, Konoha no TsukiyomiLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano, San Shinsha, meaning 'Three Gods Shrine,' is a Shinto...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the town of Shirone, Nagano Prefecture,諏訪神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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YamabushiVillage Hill Shrine, located in the Japanese Alps of Nagano Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Kaminaga OkamiLocated in the picturesque town of Kamiina, Nagano Prefecture, 青池諏訪神社 is a serene Shinto shrin...
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TsukiyomiMiddle Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Nakasendo village of Minowa, Nagano Prefecture. Dedi...
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Ōinaka芋井神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. The shrine is dedic...
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MikunokamiThe three-tiered shrine of Mikuni Shrine in the town of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, is dedicated t...
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RyujinLocated in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, the Kenge Shin Ta Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated...
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Katsuragi Okami no OkamiLocated in the town of Shimoishi, Nagano Prefecture, Kamo-gu Shrine is a significant Shinto site ded...
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Fujin小松原伊勢社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture. The shrine is d...
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InariLocated in the heart of Nagano Prefecture,菊屋稲荷社 Shrine is a small yet historic Shinto shrine de...
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Fujin, Raijin, Shintokōkailocated in the Japanese Alps, the shrine is dedicated to Fujin and Raijin, the god of wind and light...
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Located in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano, 鳴子清水 Shrine is a tranquil oasis nestled near a ser...
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Located in the town of Suzaka, Nagano Prefecture, Izumo Taisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the g...
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