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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Fujin OkamiLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Eight-Horsed Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicat...
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Inari OkamiThe Residence of the Sun God,住吉神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Ishikawa Prefecture, dedicated t...
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GodaiGodai Shrine, located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Hie Izumida Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god Yatagarasu, a myt...
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HachimanAndo Hachiman-miya Shrine is a Shinto temple located in Ando town, Kanazawa city, Ishikawa Prefectur...
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Deo EiLocated in the Japanese Alps, White Mountain Deo Ei Shrine is dedicated to Deo Ei, a Shinto deity as...
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RyujinLocated in the heart of Kanazawa, Akibayashi Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Ishikawa Prefect...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Kanazawa, the Eight Horses Temple Shrine (Hachimangu) is dedicated to the Shi...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Eight-Horned Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines an...
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Susanoo-no-mikotoLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Eight Humps Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the w...
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Matsubara no kamiFire Tree Spirit Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the spirit of fire trees, which are said to...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Higashi-Hakusachi Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Ha...
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HachimanSawara Valley Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Sawara, Ishikawa Prefecture, and serv...
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Yamawaga-hikoLocated in the mountains of Ishikawa, Yamawagahara Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the mounta...
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AmaterasuLocated in the heart of Kanazawa, Dayo-jinja Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most respected Shin...
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Located in the heart of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Goda no Makoto Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedi...
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Amaterasu and SusanooLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Eight Humps Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicate...
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HachimanTonboji Shrine, located in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of the...
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Located in the city of Kanazawa, Dayotsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Ryujin, the...
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Orochi氷川神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Kanazawa, the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture, on the wes...
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Tateyama Shrine, located in the town of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, is dedicated to Tateyama Okun...
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Mount Haku, Sugawara no MichizaneLocated in the Japanese Alps, White Mountain Shrine (Shirakami Jinja) is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Ōanaha-samaLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Ōanahigisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Newpo HachimanNewpo Shrine, located in the heart of Kanazawa City, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Newpo Hachiman...
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