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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InariIndra Shrine, located in Akita Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice, agricult...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the Akita Prefecture, Ishibutaiwa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice...
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InariIse Grand Shrine's counterpart in Akita, Dewa Sanzan's influence can be seen in the architecture and...
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Inari Okami, Shinto deities associated with rice and prosperityAkematsu Inari Shrine, located in Akita Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the rice goddess...
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Yamato no OkamiLocated in the heart of Akita, Yama-shinja Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the mountain ka...
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TenjinLocated in the city of Akita, Abrakawa Tenjin Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Tenjin, a god r...
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HachimanThe Kanto region's Akita Prefecture is home to the Godai Shrine, a Shinto temple famous for its asso...
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DayoshiDay枝 Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Akita Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of the kami Da...
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Tsuchi-no-KamiMudatsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Akita Prefecture, dedicated to the Kami of mud and...
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RyujinTadomura Shrine, located in the heart of Akita Prefecture, is a serene and historic Shinto shrine de...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Akita Prefecture, Poolandai Inari Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicat...
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Tangou-no-MaLocated in the heart of Akita, Tangou-no-Ma no Ma Shrine is a historic Shinto site dedicated to the...
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Hakuchō (White Dragon)Located in Akita Prefecture, White Dragon Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of wisdom and prospe...
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Ōshimi Mae-kami将軍野稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Hirosaki, Akita Prefecture. Dedicated to Ōs...
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InariInakaya Shrine, located in Akita Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines dedicated to In...
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Ooe no Tohiyotsune菅原神社, located in the mountains of Akita Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Oo...
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Kizunetsuki no KamiLocated in the city of Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture, Kinzuku Jinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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Amaterasu, Susanoo-no-MikotoThe Daytotsu Shrine, located in Akita Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Am...
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Located in Akita Prefecture, Dayotsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of good fortune...
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Inari OkamiThe Inari Shrine in Akita Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto kami of rice and fertility, Inari Ok...
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Amaterasu OmikamiLocated in the heart of Akita, 住吉神社 (Respectfully known as Asahiyama Shrine) is a revered Shinto...
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ToshigamiToshogu-ji Temple, located in Akita Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of prosperi...
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Oya, Hachiman, SusanooSanbyoujinsha, a Shinto shrine located in Akita Prefecture, is dedicated to the worship of various k...
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Eight God of HeavenLocated in the Akita Prefecture, Eight Lord God Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the eight gre...
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