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.
30,440 shrines found
神戸市, 兵庫県
Ōin SanYūsen Shrine in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture is a serene Shinto oasis located at the foot of Mount Yūgen...
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尼崎市, 兵庫県
EbisuLocated in the heart of Nishinomiya City, Nishinomiya Ebisu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to E...
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尼崎市, 兵庫県
Located in Niigata City, Tsuruga Shrine is dedicated to the deity of the sea and fishing, as well as...
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尼崎市, 兵庫県
Tamayama-no-okamiLocated in Nishinomiya, Hyuga Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of storms and thunder....
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豊岡市小田井町, 兵庫県
Kawashima Shrine, located in Toyooka-cho, Odawara-machi, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo, is a Shinto shrine dedi...
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芦屋市, 兵庫県
nullRyokyu Shrine, located in the heart of Akashi, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the sea an...
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神戸市, 兵庫県
Shōhō Dai-sai-jinsha is a Shinto shrine located in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, but it appears to be as...
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加古川市, 兵庫県
OkuninushiLocated in the scenic city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, San-no-oka Izumo Taisha Shrine is a Shinto s...
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姫路市豊富町豊富, 兵庫県
HachimanLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, Kita Eight Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of w...
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Arimainari Shrine
神戸市, 兵庫県
Amaterasu OmikamiArimainari Shrine, located in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Hora-jinja
姫路市, 兵庫県
TenjinHora-jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple located in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. Dedicated to the god of wi...
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Hyōzu-jinja
姫路市, 兵庫県
Ōkuninushi no KamiHyōzu-jinja Shrine in Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity of the Hyōz...
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Kaya-jinja
姫路市, 兵庫県
Kaya-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, dedicated to the worship o...
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Koshikiiwa Shrine
西宮市, 兵庫県
OkamiKoshikiiwa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, and is dedicated to t...
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Mihashira Shrine
新温泉町, 兵庫県
Mihashira OkamiMihashira Shrine is a Shinto temple located in New Sanqui-machi, Hyogo Prefecture. The shrine is ded...
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Nishinomiya Shrine
西宮市, 兵庫県
SusanowoLocated in the city of West Miyagi, Nishinomiya Shrine has a long history dating back to the Heian p...
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Shirayamahime-jinja shrine
西宮市, 兵庫県
Princess Shirayama-himeLocated in western Japan, the Shirayamahime-jinja shrine is dedicated to Princess Shirayama-hime, a...
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Wakamiyasha
姫路市, 兵庫県
Susanoo-no-MikotoWakamiyasha Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Dedicated to...
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