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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Tottori
Inari OkamiNarutomachi Shrine, located in the heart of Tottori city, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okam...
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AmaterasuIse Jingu, located in Shikoku's westernmost tip, is one of Japan's most sacred shrines and a major p...
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Located in the town of Yui, Tottori Prefecture,杵築社 Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kam...
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Hand-spring Temple, located in the mountains of western Japan, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the w...
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Inari OkamiLocated in Tottori Prefecture, 貴布禰社 Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of rice and...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Tottori, the Inari Okusha Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines...
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Tamazusa-no-kamiLocated in the town of Kurayoshida, Tottori Prefecture,外山社 (Outside Mountain Shrine) is a Shinto...
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RyujinLocated in the picturesque town of Aki, Tottori Prefecture, Aragami Shrine is a sacred Shinto site d...
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御神木 Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tottori Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Sashibōs...
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Inari Okami蛭子社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Iwami, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is ded...
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Yamatano OrochiLocated in the city of Tottori, Japan,武勇社 (Makabe Shrine) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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EbisuEbisou Head Shrine, located in the Tottori Prefecture, is dedicated to Ebisu, the god of prosperity...
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Tsukuyomi-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Tottori Prefecture, Tenshukaku-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the deity of hea...
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RyōjinRyōjin Shrine, located in Tottori Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of fire, Ryōjin. While...
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EbisuLocated in Tottori Prefecture, Ekibuzu Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity of prosperity and goo...
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ŌkuninushiLocated in Tottori Prefecture,米府武内神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice...
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Yamate-no-KamiThe Shrine of Kami and Tenman Palace, located in the heart of Tottori Prefecture, is a revered Shint...
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Hachiman OkamiHand-watering shelter, a humble shrine in the midst of nature, is Tottori's Hand-watering Shrine. De...
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Ōtsutsuji-no-kamiLocated on the coast of Tottori Prefecture, Sei-ribashi Shrine is a seaside Shinto shrine dedicated...
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InariLocated in the scenic town of Shimonoseki, Tottori Prefecture's White Tail Shrine is dedicated to th...
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Minatotokage OkamisanGold Sword Minato-no-Okami Shrine, located in the town of Yayoo, Tottori Prefecture, is dedicated to...
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HōjinKakinboku Jinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kuroshō, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. Dedic...
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InariOutose Inari-sha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of rice and fertility, in Tot...
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松江市, Tottori
AmaterasuWhite Bay Tenman Shrine, located in Matsue City, Tottori Prefecture, is a sacred Shinto site dedicat...
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