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
Hiai Shrine
Fukuoka
Hiai Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the same nam...
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Hitomaru Shrine
Fukuoka
HitomaruHitomaru Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Fukuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the same...
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Hiyoshi Shrine
Fukuoka
SusanooLocated in the city of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Hiyoshi Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity...
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Isozaki Shrine
Fukuoka
SusanooLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Isozaki Shrine is a well-known Shinto shrine dedicated to the sea g...
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Kamado Jinja
Fukuoka
Located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Kamado Jinja Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity of fire and indu...
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Kego Shrine
Fukuoka
KegoKego Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the same nam...
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Koura Shrine
Fukuoka
Inari OkamiKoura Shrine, located in the heart of Fukuoka Prefecture, is a sacred Shinto site that has been reve...
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Kumano Shrine
Fukuoka
TakemikazuchiKumano Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is one of the most sacred Shinto shrines dedicated to...
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Kushida Shrine
Fukuoka
AmaterasuLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Kushida Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most revered Shinto shr...
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Fukuoka
Manshirō OkamiManshiro Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a sacred site dedicated to the Shinto deity of th...
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Matsubara Ebisu-sha Shrine
Fukuoka
EbisuMatsubara Ebisu-sha Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, on...
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Matsubara Inari-jinja Shrine
Fukuoka
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Matsubara Inari-jinja Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to...
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Matsubara Kawaso-sha Shrine
Fukuoka
KawasoMatsubara Kawaso-sha Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Fukuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the deity...
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Matsubara Naginoki-sha Shrine
Fukuoka
NaginokiMatsubara Naginoki-sha Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami, Naginoki, located in the Mat...
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Matsubara-jinja Shrine
Fukuoka
TenjinLocated in the heart of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Matsubara-jinja Shrine is a well-preserved Shin...
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Matsune-sha Shrine
Fukuoka
Matsumeyama no OkamiMatsune-sha Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture. The shrine...
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Matsuzaki Shrine
Fukuoka
nullMatsuzaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Fukuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the same...
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Mishima Shrine
Fukuoka
OkamiMishima Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Fukuoka, dedicated to the enshrined deity...
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Miyajidake Shrine
Fukuoka
Myo-oh no KamiLocated in the heart of Kyushu, Miyajidake Shrine is a serene Shinto temple nestled amidst lush gree...
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Munakata Gokoku Shrine
Fukuoka
Inazuma OkamiLocated in the city of Munakata, Fukuoka Prefecture, Munakata Gokoku Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedic...
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Munakata Grand shrine Nakatsu-gū honden
Fukuoka
Ōkamisanzen no Kamado, Susanoo, AmaterasuLocated in the city of Munakata, Fukuoka Prefecture, Munakata Grand Shrine Nakatsu-gū honden is a hi...
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Nosohatimangu
Fukuoka
Susa-no-OkamiNosohatimangu Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Susa-no-Okami,...
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Odakeyama Shrine
Fukuoka
Odakeyama Shrine, located in the scenic town of Aso, is a serene Shinto temple nestled amidst lush f...
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Odo Daijingu Shrine
Fukuoka
Inari OkamiOdo Daijingu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Fukuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the deity Ina...
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