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
Fukuoka
Tenman-guLocated in the Kitakyushu city of Fukuoka, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to S...
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Inari OkamiLocated in Fukuoka, 荒木稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Inari Okami, revered as the...
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Ōkuninushi-Ōno-mimi-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Fukuoka Prefecture, White Oak Great Shrine (Shirokō Taisha) is a revered Shi...
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TametomoLocated in the heart of Fukuoka City,重松大明神 Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Daim...
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Tenshō-inariReijosan Heavy Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the northern part of Fukuoka City, dedicated to...
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Sugawara no MichizaneThe Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, dedicated to...
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The Chūda Hime Daimyōjin shrine in Fukuoka is dedicated to the legendary princess and spirit of good...
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HachimanThe Arakawa-dai Meingan Shrine in Fukuoka is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of Hachiman, t...
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Shirokanai OkamiThe Shirokanai Shrine in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of edu...
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Takakura no OkamiHighly revered shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the god of the rice fields and agriculture...
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Senno-kamiLocated in Fukuoka, Sennenki Inari Taisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Senno-kami, the...
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DōmeijinLocated in Fukuoka Prefecture, 御陵大明神 Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of agricult...
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Unsui-no-kamiUnsui Daimajo Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to Unsui-no-kami, the god of water...
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Mikoto TakamoriLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, the Three-Father God Shrine (San-taifu Taishin Jingū) is a revered...
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Ifriki TaishasaLocated in Fukuoka Prefecture, Ifriki-taisha Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Ifriki Taishasa,...
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InariLocated in Fukuoka, the Hatsuse Inari Taisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and fer...
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杄しるたうすなまこんだしけすをいしーワガザLocated in Fukuoka Prefecture,朝日丸大明神 shrine is a prominent Shinto site dedicated to the sun go...
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Araho Shrine
Fukuoka
Mori no KamiAraho Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the forest...
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Bokushimiwa Shrine
Fukuoka
InariBokushimiwa Shrine, located in the heart of Fukuoka Prefecture, is a serene Shinto sanctuary that ho...
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Chiriku Hachiman Shrine
Fukuoka
HachimanChiriku Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Fukuoka, Japan, dedicated to the god of war an...
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Dazaifu Temmangu Shrine
Fukuoka
Susa-no-OkamiDazaifu Temmangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, and serves as the...
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Gokoku shrine
Fukuoka
HachimanLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, the Gokoku Shrine honors the spirits of Japanese soldiers who have...
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Hachimangu
Fukuoka
HachimanLocated in Fukuoka, eight pillars are said to represent the eight aspects of the universe. The main...
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Haniyasu Shrine
Fukuoka
HachimanLocated in the heart of Fukuoka Prefecture, Haniyasu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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