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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Oshimi no kami小野神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. The shrine is dedicate...
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SusanooTadayu Shrine, located in the Tatsuno district of Hyogo Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god o...
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Mikusa-no-KamiLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, 諏訪大明神 Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of medicine, food, and...
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Inazuma-tsuchi国朝天女御稲荷 is a Shinto shrine located in Hyogo Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Amaterasu...
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Gunmi no OkamiLocated in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, the Gunmi no Okami Jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple...
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Inari OkuninushiThe Inari Shrine in Hyogo Prefecture is one of the most famous Shinto shrines dedicated to the god I...
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Araki-jinja, located in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the fo...
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Susanoo厳島神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Hyogo Prefecture, dedicated to the primary deity Susanoo-no-M...
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TakamatsuhikoLocated in the town of Awaji, Hyogo Prefecture, Ifukuji Takamatsuhiko-shrines a Shinto shrine dedica...
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AmaterasuLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, Ifukuji Shrine, also known as Wakamiya Shrine, is a Shinto shrine dedic...
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IfukumikamiLocated in the scenic town of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Ifukamado Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicate...
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nullNanaka no Shrine, a Shinto temple in Hyogo Prefecture, is dedicated to the worship of a local kami....
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Located in the Hyogo prefecture, Narigami Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto kami of the same name, b...
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Sandakan AragamiSandakan Aragami Shrine is a Shinto temple located in Harima, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Dedicated to...
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Located in the heart of Hyogo Prefecture, Tenjin Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most revered Sh...
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KamisakuraiLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, Eight坂 Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the mountain...
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Dai ArahamuLocated in the Settsu region of western Hyogo Prefecture, the Sanbō Dai Arahamu Shrine is a Shinto t...
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Kanehiru no okamiThe Sea God Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the sea...
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HachimanLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, Tatsuno-dori-jinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of Hach...
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nullWhite Rock Shrine, located in the city of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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TenjinLocated in the heart of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Tenman-ji Temple is one of Japan's most famous Shint...
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KinshachiKintsu is a Shinto shrine located in Hyogo Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Kinshachi, a regi...
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FukiboshiFukiboshi Shrine, located in Kamakura, Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Fukiboshi,...
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HikoboshiLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, Hara-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto kami of the forest and mo...
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