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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FujinThe Eight-Faced God Shrine, located in Fukui Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of...
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Located in the mountains of Fukui Prefecture, White Mountain Shrine is dedicated to Mount Komanose a...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Fukui Prefecture, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicat...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Fukui, Hatakeyama Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the god of war a...
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GodaiLocated in the town of Wakasa, Fukui Prefecture, the Godai Shrine is one of the most sacred Shinto s...
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Ryuguin no OkamiLocated in the Fukui prefecture, Godai Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of fertility a...
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Tenman TenjinLocated in the city of Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture, Tenman-gu Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to...
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InariLocated in the heart of Echizen Province, Eiheiji Temple is a prominent Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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AmaterasuDayaji Shrine, located in Fukui Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines and a popular pi...
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HachimanBear's Rock Shrine, located in the heart of Fukui Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of agri...
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Hachiman白山神社, located in the scenic Fukui Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest and most revered Shinto s...
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Amaterasu and InazumanokamiDayyushi Shrine, located in Fukui Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amater...
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Tomoe no OkamiLocated in the town of Wakasa, Fukui Prefecture, Tomoe Shrine is dedicated to Tomoe no Okami, a kami...
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nullThe Sonno Jidai Shrine in Fukui Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of the god So...
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Amatsukamiokami no OkamiIndra Shrine, located in Fukui Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines, dedicated to the...
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InariDayo Shrine, located in Fukui Prefecture, is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, dating back to the...
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Inari OkamiNoborito Shrine, located in the town of Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity...
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Tamazusa-himeLocated in the town of Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, Ginyo Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the g...
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HakusanHakusan Shrine, located in Fukui Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto kami of Hakusan, a mountain...
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InariFukui's Iseya Inari Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto goddess of rice, fertility, and prosperity. Lo...
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Fujiwara no OkamiNew Wind God Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Echizen Province, known for its beautiful garden a...
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InazumaLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Fukui, White Mountain Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity...
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Located in the town of Agi, Fukui Prefecture, Fusenji Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god...
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Takamori OkamiLocated in the city of Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture, Taida Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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