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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Aomori
KamosaLocated in Aomori Prefecture, the Shrine of God Horse is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of...
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DōsojinThe Dōsojin Shrine in Aomori Prefecture is dedicated to the enshrined deity Dōsojin, a Shinto kami b...
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Amaterasu ŌmikamiLocated in the heart of Aomori City, Manenjiman Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Amat...
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KinryuThe Shimo-Okuniwa Shrine in Aomori Prefecture is dedicated to Kinryu, the god of agriculture and pro...
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Located in the heart of Aomori, White Beard Shrine is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the god...
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Ame no KoyataishiChisai Pei Shina Saba Hon-do, located in Aomori Prefecture, is a traditional Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Inari ŌkamiInari Okappi Shrine, dedicated to Inari Ōkami, is a Shinto shrine in Aomori city known for its beaut...
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Sukayabuni-no-kyoLocated in the city of Aomori, 糠部神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Sukayabuni-no-kyo,...
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TsukuyomiLocated in the Aomori Prefecture,諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the same name....
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Located in the heart of Aomori, ancient farm god god of the village of Hachimantai, is enshrined her...
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Ōkuninushi無縁塚神社, located in the Aomori prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Ōkuninushi, a kami ass...
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Hachiman ŌkamiLocated in the Aomori Prefecture, Ōma Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Hachiman Ōkami, the god...
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Amaterasu ŌmikamiLocated in Aomori Prefecture, 鮫八幡宮 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of fish and prosperit...
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Susanoo-no-mikotoNestled in the heart of Aomori Prefecture,熊野神社 is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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TsukiyomiAkitaoka Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Kami of autumn leaves and harvest, located in Ao...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Aomori City, Shinto Shinrei-dai-jiten-ha (The Shrine of the Divine Mirror) i...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Aomori Prefecture, 熊野神社 is one of Japan's oldest and most revered Shinto...
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Temple of the Kami of Ise, located in Aomori Prefecture, is dedicated to a lesser-known Shinto deity...
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Mount Iwaki KamiDeep Mountain Shrine, located in Aomori Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of Moun...
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OkuninushiLocated in the heart of Aomori City, Shirogahama Shrine is a prominent Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Date Masamunelocated in the aomori prefecture,諏訪神社 is dedicated to the kami of the same name, a powerful and...
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nullSeven Gates Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Aomori Prefecture, located near the Tsugaru Kaikyo Bridge o...
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HachimanLocated in Aomori Prefecture, the Jitenmitsumano Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Hac...
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BishamontenLocated in Aomori Prefecture, Eight Hara Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of wind and...
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