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
Okayama
Susano-woLocated in the Okayama Prefecture, Fuki Shinto Shrine is dedicated to the kami of smallpox and disea...
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Tomoe no OkamiTemple Tomoe no Okami, also known as Tomoe Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in Okayama Prefecture....
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Ōkuninushi no kamiThe Ōkunitama Shrine in Okayama Prefecture is dedicated to the worship of Ōkuninushi no kami, a Shin...
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SusanooLocated in Okayama Prefecture, Kaminarimon Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, dedi...
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Amaterasu OkamiLocated in the scenic city of Okayama, Ōsakikamisato Shrine is a serene oasis amidst modern skyscrap...
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Koya-san (mountain kami)Located in the heart of Okayama Prefecture, Mount Koya's Kami Shrine is a serene Shinto shrine dedic...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the town of Ito, Okayama Prefecture, Arashi Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the go...
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Arashinoyama no KamiLocated in the city of Bizen, Okayama Prefecture, Arashinoyama Shrine is dedicated to the kami of th...
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OkuninushiThis Shinto shrine in Okayama Prefecture is dedicated to the kami of rice and agriculture, revered b...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the Okayama Prefecture, the Inari Shrine is one of Japan's most famous and revered Shinto...
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Okayama
Hatsukaze TennoshinshaLocated in the city of Kiso, Okayama Prefecture, 履掛天神宮 (Hatsukaze Tennoshinsha) is a Shinto shr...
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Kawazu-no-kamiLocated in the scenic town of Kibi, Okayama Prefecture, 鴨神社 is a small yet historic Shinto shrine...
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Okayama
Located in the Mimasaka region of Okayama Prefecture, the Neikaku-ji Shrine is one of the eighty-eig...
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Katsuragi-no-kami加茂神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, known for its beau...
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FūjinThe eight-horned bridge (yatanagi) is said to have been a gift from the sun goddess Amaterasu, who g...
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Evemisu Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Okayama, Okayama Prefecture. Dedicated to th...
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Sasa no OkamiWood Blossom Sasa no Okami Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of wood blossoms and fore...
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Okayama
Susanowo-no-Kami厳島神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Okayama Prefecture, famous for being the final resting place...
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Fukuyama-no-kamiFukuyama Shrine in Okayama Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto god of learning and wisdom, Fukuyam...
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nullBunkyou Hatsuhina Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Okayama Prefecture, dedicated to the deity of...
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Okayama
Wind God (Fūjin)Located in the city of Okayama, Eight Horses (Hachi-gatsu) Wind God Shrine is a Shinto temple dedica...
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HikoboshiLocated in the Okayama Prefecture, Shinto root shrine Sakaiminato Hikoboshi Shrine is a mysterious a...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Okayama, Eight Saints Temple (Hachimangu) is a renowned Shinto shrine dedica...
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