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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Person MARUPerson MARU Jinja, located in the city of Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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HachimanLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, the Shrine of Hakamagatsumi Hachiman is a Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Ōishi no OkamiTsuruga Shrine, located in the Settsu region of Hyogo Prefecture, is a sacred site dedicated to the...
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Tasumi no KamiLocated in the heart of Kobe, the Great Age Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, wit...
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Yusui HoshigakiEnga-yusui-shi, located in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of m...
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Hengami no OkamiLocated in the city of Kobe, the shrine is dedicated to Hengami no Okami, a Shinto deity associated...
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PersonamaruPersonamaru Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is dedicated to the god of commerce and prosperity,...
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Inari OkamiLocated in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, the Meiwa-jinja Shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines, with a h...
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Susanoo, ChinahimeChinahime Tenman-gu Shrine in Hyogo Prefecture is dedicated to the goddess of mercy and childbirth,...
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SusanooLocated in the city of Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Waterfall Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to th...
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TsukuyomiLocated in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Three Trees Shrine is dedicated to the enshrined de...
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Hinokami no MikotoLocated in the city of Kobe, in Hyogo Prefecture, Hinokami Sanzan is a Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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ŌkamiThe Five Spirits Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is dedicated to the worship of five distinct k...
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InariLocated in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Saka no Ue Inari Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicate...
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Minato no OkamiLocated in the city of Ako, Hyogo Prefecture, Meinai Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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Inari OkamiWhite River Inari Shrine, dedicated to the rice goddess Inari Okami, is a historic Shinto shrine loc...
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nullLocated in the Hyogo Prefecture, the Tennō-ji Shrine is dedicated to the deity of heavenly kings and...
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Taka-mikotoLocated in the scenic Himeji Mountains of Hyogo Prefecture, Hikumen Shrine is a revered Shinto site...
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FujinSchism Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Kami of love and har...
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InariLocated in the heart of Kobe, Age Deki Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the worship of I...
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OkarunaLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, Ōkura-jinsha Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of rice an...
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Ōsai no OkamiLocated in the city of Kobe, the Ōsai Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of fertility and prosper...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Daio Jigō-ji is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the ka...
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Oshinokayama KamiLocated in the city of Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Daijō-sai-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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