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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Amaterasu ŌmikamiLocated in the city of Kibi in Hyogo Prefecture, Sanso Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Amate...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoKashima Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of fertility a...
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ŌkuninushiTokujichibo Shrine, located in the city of Himeji in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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HachimanLongsand Eight-Fingered Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, a...
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Daigo-tsumiLocated in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Daio Shrine is dedicated to the kami of longevity a...
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HachimanNakayama Shrine, also known as Naka-yama Shrine or Ifuku-ji, is a Shinto shrine located in Hyogo Pre...
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TenjinLocated in the heart of Hyogo Prefecture, Tenman-gu Shrine is a revered Shinto site that dates back...
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DaikannonLocated in the city of Himeji, Pool Daikannon Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of lear...
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AmaterasuReshujutsu Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amat...
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IndraIndra Shrine, located in the historic Himeji Castle area, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Indra and...
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Located in the town of Aioi, Hyogo Prefecture, Arashiyama Shrine is one of the most famous and histo...
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HachimanHachiman Shrine, located in the city of Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous Shin...
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Salt no OkamiSaltno Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of the kami...
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TenmanLocated in the heart of Kobe, Arima Tenmangū Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of good...
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Amaterasu OmikamiLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, 住吉神社 (Sun God Shrine) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun godde...
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Yamabe-no-MikotoWest Country Eight-Fingered Shrine, located in the scenic Hyogo Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site...
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Kanayama no KamiThe Five Deities Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the wors...
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Located in the heart of Kyoto, the Daiso-jinja Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated to the k...
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KoshinThe Ueno Shrine, located in the heart of Himeji, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Koshin. T...
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Amaterasu, Inabe no KamiAmashikado Shrine, located in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, as...
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OkuninushiLocated in the heart of Hyogo Prefecture, Toyosakigami Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to...
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Located in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Five-Deity Great Enlightened Shinto is a revered Sh...
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null花岡神社, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of a hill and a pond...
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AmaterasuLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, Bojisan Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of the sea and maritime s...
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