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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SusanooNara Period Toshodai-ji style, Dazaifu's largest Shinto shrine, dedicated to the sun goddess Amatera...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoTsukushima Island Shrine, located in the Seto Inland Sea, off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture, is on...
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nullSeven-lords Shrine, dedicated to the deified spirits of seven lords who protected the local region f...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Hachiman Shrine is one of Japan's oldest Shinto...
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Tanegashima, ŌkuninushiIzutan Manzan Temple, located in the heart of Fukuoka's historic district, is a sacred Shinto site d...
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TakemikazuchiLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, 梅野神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the gods of ferti...
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nullFukushima Prefectural Shrine, also known as Fudoshi-jinja, is a Shinto shrine located in Fukuoka Pre...
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Tsukiyomi-no-KamiLocated in the heart of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, 猿田彦神社 is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shri...
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Kamado-no-ŌkamiLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, 高住神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the local deity,...
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HikyoHikyœn-yama Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Hikyo, the god of agriculture and fertility. Locat...
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HachimantaiSmall Shrine to the Head of a Kami, believed to bring good fortune and prosperity in Fukuoka's Nagah...
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The Podejma Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the s...
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HachimanLocated in Fukuoka Prefecture, Hachiman Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god Hachiman, revered as a...
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Ōse Dairei no KamiLocated in the city of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Ōse Dairei no Kami-sha is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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Hachiman OkamiThe shrine of Tanegashima, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god Hachiman Ok...
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Amaterasu, Ame-no-murakumoLocated in the heart of Dazaifu, a city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Ten no Yinyō Shrine is dedicated to A...
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TakamichiLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Takami Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of...
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Sugawara no MichizaneArashiyama Okuno-in Shrine, located in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto temple dedicated to...
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AmaterasuDedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, Daito-gu (Bear Mountain Shrine) is a Shinto shrine in Fukuok...
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HachimanToozu Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Fukuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the god of war,...
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Suji no kamiWater Shrine, located in the scenic Fukuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami of water and its po...
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Tenshu-kamiTenshukigami Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of small...
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Located in the historic city of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture's Shimojisho district is home to the rev...
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Susanoo, Takeuchi-no-sukuneLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Tsuenegashima Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sea god Su...
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