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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Hyogo
OkamiLocated in the heart of Hyogo Prefecture, Toyosai Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the worship...
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Eight-HorsemenuiLocated in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Eight-Horsemenui Shrine is one of Japan's oldest Sh...
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OtohimeHamamatsuura Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. The s...
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AmaterasuThis ancient shrine is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, and its name roughly translates to 'S...
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Susanoo and AmaterasuLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Izumo Taisha Shrine is one of Japan's most revered Shinto shrines, de...
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Nakatsu Shrine, located in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of prosperity...
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Tenjin稲屋天神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Hyogo Prefecture, dedicated to the god of rice and prosperi...
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Kasuga-daidokoroForest Shrine, located in the heart of Hyogo Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of forests a...
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Yamato no Orochi-no-KamiLocated in the Hyogo Prefecture, Sakuragahara Shrine is a Shinto temple that honors the spirits of t...
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Reo Bashō Shintoshin, a renowned Japanese poet, is said to have visited the Reo Bashō Shrine in 1689...
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Susanoo no OkamiLocated in the city of Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Sanbyo Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the d...
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HachimanKameari Shrine, located in Kameari Park, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of fishermen and t...
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EbisuEbisu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, the god of prosperity, wealth, and good fortune....
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Hyogo
Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Grass香八幡神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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nullLocated in the heart of Hyogo Prefecture, 平之荘神社 is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Plain Village Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Susanoo and BentenLocated in the Kibi Plain region of Hyogo Prefecture, Oku-no-E Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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HikoboshiSpring Day Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of spring an...
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HachimanLocated in western Hyogo Prefecture, Ifukuji Shrine, dedicated to the god of fertility and prosperit...
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Susanoo no MikotoLocated in the western part of Hyogo Prefecture, Tennoji Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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HachimanLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, Imafuku Horyu Hachiwa-taisha Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated...
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AraiwakeLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, Araiwa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the same name...
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HachimanResha no Ohji-san Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of sun, wind, and weather in Hyogo...
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nullLocated in the heart of Kobe, Tsuquin Tennan Myo is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity...
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