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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Mizu-no-kamiOuto no Daisō Dayakodō Church is a Shinto shrine located in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. The shrine was...
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YamagamiLocated in the Hyogo prefecture, Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of mountai...
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OninagahimeLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, 鬼子母善神 Shrine is dedicated to the kami of the 'Witch Mother', a fig...
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Dayo OkamiDayo Shrine, located in the heart of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, is one of Japan's most important Shinto...
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Enma-oLocated in the city of Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Ō-En-sha (Great Avoider Shrine) is a Shinto shrine...
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nullAkizuki Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Yutoku, Hyogo Prefecture. It was originally...
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Daya-ji Shrine, located in the Settsu region of Hyogo Prefecture, is dedicated to Daya, a Shinto dei...
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Located in Hyogo Prefecture, Kinshachiro-jinja Shrine is dedicated to Kinshachi Ryokai, a kami belie...
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Toba no OkamiLocated in the city of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Eight Pillars Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shri...
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Ōkuninushi OkamiLocated in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Eight-Dynasty Great Age Shrine is a historic Shinto...
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SusanooWhite Country Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Susanoo, who is revered as the god of s...
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Located in the heart of Hyogo Prefecture, White Country Shrine is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedicate...
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Located in the scenic Sakai City, Hyogo Prefecture, Tsurugi-jinsha Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicat...
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Amaterasu Ōmikami小山神社, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of Amaterasu Ōmik...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Hyogo Prefecture, Towakai Hachiman-ji is one of Japan's most historic and in...
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Sanzen-no-OkamiMount Koya's ancient forest is said to be the dwelling place of Sanzen-no-Okami, a triune deity comp...
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The Tenjin Shrine in Hyogo Prefecture is dedicated to the deity Susanoo, a powerful Shinto god assoc...
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OkuninushiLocated in the city of Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, the Ōsae Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Tsuneyama-himeTsunayu Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the region'...
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Gosakikai no OkamiGosakikai Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, renowned for its beautiful...
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Izumo-no-okamiLocated in the city of Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, the Aso-gawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Ōsuka-tara-no-kamiLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, the Ōsaka-kyō Taisha is one of Japan's most revered Shinto shrines. Ded...
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OtohimeGold Goddess Shrine, located in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest and most revered Sh...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Eight-Horned Shrine is one of Japan's oldest Shinto...
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