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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Hyogo
The Ōkaji Inari Shrine, also known as the 御形神社, is a Shinto shrine located in Hyogo Prefecture....
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Emperor KinmeiLocated in the Hyogo Prefecture, Ōdaijiwa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Kinmei and...
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Susanoo no MikotoWater and Heaven Shrine, a Shinto site dedicated to the kami of the sea and heaven. Located in Hyogo...
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InariRocky Nose Inari Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is one of the numerous shrines dedicated to In...
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Amaterasu Ōmikami天滿宮 (Tennmandō) is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. Dedicated to th...
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HachimanLocated in the Settsu region of Hyogo Prefecture, Eight-Hills Shrine (Hachisakazan-jinja) is one of...
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InariInasashi Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, dedicated to the rice goddess Inari Okami. Lo...
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OkuninushiLocated in the city of Kobe, Kawasakami Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Yamato no Ok...
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Manyou-gamiThe Manyosugi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Dedica...
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The Shin-an-go Tenmo Shrine in Hyogo Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of the sea...
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OkuninushiNiwa no Okuninushi Shrine, located in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Tamayamagi-no-kamiLocated in the Seto Inland Sea region of Hyogo Prefecture, Suzurikenokayama Shrine is a Shinto shrin...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in Hyogo Prefecture,佐方八幡神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Susanoo-...
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Ame-no-mikageNaruto Bay Shrine, located in the city of Akashi in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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HachimanSpring Day Palace Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of wa...
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HachimanLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, Nagata Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of war a...
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KōkaiThe Kōkai-jinja Shrine, dedicated to the god of navigation and maritime safety, is a historic Shinto...
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The Shrine of Protective National God is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of protection and sa...
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Sakayama Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami of the mountains and natural...
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InariLocated in the heart of Kobe, Shiso Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of good fortune a...
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KunigamiLocated in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Boat Shrine (Kunigami-jinja) is a Shinto temple ded...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoAkibayashi Taishidan Shrine, located in the heart of Kobe, is one of Japan's most famous and histori...
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Susanoo-no-mikotoNarita-san Shinshū-ji, a Shinto shrine located in Hyōgo Prefecture, is dedicated to the god of the s...
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Sakahama no OkamiLocated in the Hyogo Prefecture,八坂神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of war and prosperi...
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