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
Okayama
Inari ŌdaiminyōLocated in Okayama Prefecture, the Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto denomination of Inari dedicated to the...
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Okayama
InariLocated in the city of Okayama, Matsushita Inari Taisha is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to Inar...
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Okayama
InariLocated in the Okayama Prefecture, the Inari Shrine is a renowned Shinto site dedicated to the patro...
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Okayama
InariInari Okami Shrine, located in Okayama Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines dedi...
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Okayama
Inari OkamiThe Kibi-gaoka Inari Taisha, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Inari Okami, is located in Okayam...
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Okayama
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Okayama City, the most famous Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami is know...
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Ibaraki
Inari OkamiInari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Inari Okami, revered as the patron deity of ri...
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Hokkaido
InariMitaniinari Shrine is a small Shinto shrine located in the rural area of Hokkaido, Japan. Dedicated...
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Gunma
InariOyamainari Shrine, located in the town of Yamakita, Gunma Prefecture, is a sacred site dedicated to...
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Osaka
InariLocated in Osaka, Mansei Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of rice and prosperit...
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Osaka
InariNew Yamato Inari Shrine, located in Osaka, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the worship of Inar...
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Osaka
InariInarashita Shrine, located in Osaka's Shitennoji district, is the oldest Inari Shrine in Japan, dati...
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Osaka
InariThe Ryomen Tenjin Shrine, dedicated to Inari Okami, is a historic Shinto shrine located in the heart...
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Osaka
Inari OkamiThe o-kusu稲荷 Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a sacred Inari shrine dedicated to the rice g...
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Osaka
Inari OkamiLocated in Osaka, Ifukamagahara Inari Shrine is a prominent Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami,...
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Osaka
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Inari Taisha is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines dedicated t...
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Okayama
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Okayama City, Inari Shrine is a renowned Shinto site dedicated to Inari Okam...
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Okayama
InariLocated in the heart of Okayama city, Shinto Shrine of Takamatsu-ji is one of the most prominent Ina...
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Okayama
InariInashikisan Inari Shrine is dedicated to the god of rice, prosperity, and fertility. Located in Okay...
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Okayama
InariLocated in the heart of Okayama, the Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari is one of Japan's oldest and m...
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Okayama
InariLocated in the Okayama Prefecture, the Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of rice...
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Okayama
Inari OkamiThe Saijo Inari Taisha is one of the most revered Shinto shrines dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami...
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Okayama
InariLocated in Okayama Prefecture, the Shitennō-ji is a revered Inari Shrine dedicated to the benevolent...
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Okayama
InariLocated in Okayama Prefecture, the Mise-sa Inari Shrine is one of the most famous and revered Shinto...
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