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
Aomori
BenzaitenLocated in the scenic Aomori Prefecture, 弁財天宮 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Benzaiten, the god...
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RyujinLocated in the Aomori Prefecture, Shinmei-ji Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of fert...
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Kami of the OceanLocated in the heart of Aomori Prefecture, Sanagi-jinsha Shrine is a lesser-known Shinto shrine dedi...
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nullLocated in the heart of Aomori City, Shrine of the Stone Monument is a historic Shinto shrine dedica...
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ImonogiImonogi Shrine, located in Aomori Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of forests an...
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UnknownLocated in the heart of Aomori, Shinto shrine 'god cow image' is a humble yet significant site dedic...
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EbisuLocated in the heart of Aomori City, Taiping-san Ibuki Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the go...
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nullLocated in the heart of Aomori Prefecture, Taipo-san Shrine is a tranquil Shinto sanctuary dedicated...
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Ryujin, InariThe Kinryu-ji shrine in Aomori Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto god of the sea, Ryujin, and the...
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SanjiLocated in the Tatsugi District of Aomori Prefecture, Shintojiyamasan Sanjishinsha is a lesser-known...
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OodamaLocated in the beautiful Aomori prefecture, Taiping-zan Shrine is a sacred site nestled within the T...
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FujinWhitewater Temple Shrine, located in Aomori Prefecture, is dedicated to the worship of Fujin, the Sh...
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Tadayama Shrine, located in Aomori Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of fertility...
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RiuhōjinLocated in Aomori Prefecture, 鍾馗様 Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Riuhōjin, a kami associ...
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TōgōLocated in Aomori Prefecture, 鍾馗様 Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of ironworking a...
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HachimanLocated in Aomori Prefecture, the remains of the Eight-Horned Shrine (Hachimantai Hachiman-gu) are a...
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PrūPrū Shrine, located in Aomori Prefecture, is a serene Shinto sanctuary nestled amidst the scenic bea...
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Located in Aomori Prefecture, Shinrei Ichi-ichi no Michi-jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the d...
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Located in the heart of Aomori, Taiheiyama Iwataya Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of agricult...
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Fūin RyōjinNotōson-dō is a Shinto shrine located in Aomori Prefecture, dedicated to the reverence of Fūin Ryōji...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the scenic town of Aomori, Ryukyu Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity Inari...
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Aomori
nullLocated in the heart of Aomori, 小岩谷神社 is a revered Shinto shrine that honors the kami of the su...
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EbisuLocated in the heart of Aomori, 弁天堂 Shrine honors the god Ebisu, a kami often depicted as a fishe...
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Amaterasu ŌmikamiLocated in the city of Aomori, Hiyoshi-dō is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Ōmikami, the sun...
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