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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Shimane
Kumagasa-yamato-no-kamiLocated in the town of Kuchibu, Shimane Prefecture, Stone Bath Shrine is dedicated to Kumagasa-yamat...
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The Ōda no Kuni no Kami Shrine, located in Shimane Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of the...
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Located in the scenic town of Hamada, Shimane Prefecture, 志学荒神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Iwashihime-gamiLocated in the scenic town of Shimane, Ogamiyama Shrine is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Okuninushi ŌkamiLocated in the scenic town of Karatsu, Shimane Prefecture's Umi no Ma Shrine is dedicated to Okuninu...
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HachimanLocated in the hot spring-rich prefecture of Shimane, Tensui no Sato Hachiman Shrine is dedicated to...
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EbisuLocated in the coastal city of Matsue, Ebisu Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most revered Shinto...
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BenzaitenThe Ishibutokyo Shrine in Shimane Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of Benzaite...
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InariIshihara Shrine, located in the Shimane Prefecture of Japan, is dedicated to Inari Okami, a Shinto d...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the scenic Shimane Prefecture, 熊野神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of In...
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Inari OkamiSakura Mountain Shrine, located in the heart of Shimane Prefecture, is a serene Shinto temple dedica...
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RyūjinLocated in the picturesque town of Mihara, Shimane Prefecture, Ryugū-jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple...
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Salt KamiBuilt in the early Heian period (8th-10th century), the Salt Warehouse Shrine in Hiroshima is dedica...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the scenic town of Matsue, Ifukuji Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari Okami. T...
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Inari Okami, Tsukuyomi OkamiLocated in the Shinto district of Matsue, Okayama prefecture, Bine no Michi no Okami Hoshinomiya is...
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Kane, InariLocated in the town of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, this Shinto shrine is dedicated to the sea and fe...
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RyujinHyuga Shrine, located in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site that honors the sp...
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SusanooToyomicho Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity, Susanoo-no-Mikoto, who is revered as a powerful s...
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Located in the town of Karasumi, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, Huzian Shrine is dedicated to the...
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Okuninushi惠曇神社, located in the scenic Odaigahara Plateau of Shimane Prefecture, is a revered Shinto shrine...
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Located in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Yagisubashi Shrine is dedicated to Yamatano Oroch...
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HachimanIwakita Hachiman Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto god of war and protector, Hachiman, is situated on...
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Oinagi-sanGoldfield Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture. Dedicated to the Shin...
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OyashiroDaiso-gu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. Dedicated to the go...
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