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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TakemikazuchiKakigemachi Shrine, located in Kakagemachi, Nishinoshima District of Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto s...
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Amaterasu OmikamiRyukuyama Shrine, located in the Settsu region of Hyogo Prefecture, is dedicated to Amaterasu Omikam...
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ŌkuninushiLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, Iwakura Shrine is dedicated to the deified spirits of the Iwakura clan...
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Inari OkamiLocated in western Hyogo, Ifuku Shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto god of rice, fertilit...
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Located in the city of Nishiwaki, Hyogo Prefecture, Shitennō-ji Temple is one of Japan's oldest and...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, San'yo Jinja is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrine...
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ShintaroSmall, family-run shrine dedicated to the god of rice and prosperity, Shintaro, located in a tranqui...
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Toyooka-jinMustu-oki Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Toyooka County, Hyogo Prefecture. The shrine is dedic...
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ŌryūjinLocated in the city of Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, 荒御霊神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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Inari Okami and Nakatomi KamuiEight-Horsemans Shrine's remote torii is a unique feature that allows visitors to pray while standin...
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Takesashi-oka Shrine, located in the heart of Kobe, was built to commemorate a famous swordsmith nam...
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Located in the heart of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Bird Valley Eight Hōdai Shrine is a revered Shinto s...
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Inari OkamiAndashizakaya Inari Shrine, located in the heart of Kobe, is one of Japan's oldest shrines, with a h...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated on the island of Awaji in Hyogo Prefecture, Shrines at Ise and Wakasa are famous for their s...
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Enoshu, HisahideEnoshu, the Shinto god of water, is enshrined at Hie Shrine in Osaka, but nearby Hyogo's Enoshu-ji t...
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F藤森大明神 shrine is a Shinto temple located in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Dedicated to the kami of t...
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OkamiLocated in the scenic city of Kobe, Ohosaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the se...
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Inari OkamiInusaka Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto goddess Inari Okami, who is...
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Tsunetsugu-no-kamiLocated in the Hyogo Prefecture, Eight Clouds Shrine is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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Daiso OkamiLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, the Daiso Jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of longe...
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nullLocated in the scenic town of Yabu, Hyogo Prefecture, Mount San Shrine is a serene Shinto oasis nest...
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nullLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, 大姫大明神・玉姫大明神 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deities of g...
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RyujinWharudon Shinsha is a Shinto shrine located in Hyogo Prefecture, dedicated to the dragon deity Ryuji...
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SuzakuThe White Cloud Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the kami of...
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