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
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RaijinLocated in the city of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, North Heaven God Shrine is one of Japan's oldest...
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Mie no MikadoLocated in the city of Hadano, Shizuoka Prefecture, Water God Shrine (Water Temple, Mie no Mikado-ji...
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Yuki-no-Yamato, RyujinLocated in the scenic town of Fujikawaguchiko, White Mountain Shrine (Shirokawa Taisha) is one of Ja...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the picturesque town of Hakone, Eighteen Altar Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Shishibashi no KamiLocated in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Sixto Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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Hachiman ŌkamiLocated in the city of Yamanashi, Shizuoka Prefecture, Ōya Hachiman-gū is a revered Shinto shrine de...
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Matsushima-san KamiKawagoe Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Shizuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of good fort...
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Yatagashima JinboThe Eight Horseshoe Shrine, also known as Yatsugashima Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in Shizuok...
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Oinagino-o-mikotoLocated in the city of Hakone, at the foot of Mount Fuji, the Eightfold Shrine (Hakone八幡神社) is o...
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Godai no OkamiGodai-jinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the Izu Peninsula of Shizuoka Prefecture, dedicated to th...
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Bentei InariLocated in the city of Kuwana, Shizuoka Prefecture, Bentei-jinja Shrine is one of Japan's oldest shr...
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SokujinLocated in the scenic town of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, West Mountain Shrine is a tranquil Shinto...
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The Coal Brazier Shrine in Shizuoka Prefecture is a small but historic Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Inari OkamiLocated on the scenic Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture, 鹿島神社 is a historic Shinto shrine ded...
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Usa no OkamiLocated in the city of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Ifukuji-Usa no Okami-sha is a Shinto shrine d...
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EnmeiAkihabara Taishiden is a Shinto shrine located in the Japanese prefecture of Shizuoka, dedicated to...
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Fujin, RaijinLocated in the city of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Eight Kings Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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InariNagoya-no-miya Kinkan-gu is a Shinto shrine located in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, dedicated...
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Mt. KamiVillage Shrine Mountain God Shrine, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a lesser-known Shinto shrine...
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Kamikita-Yama no KamiLocated in the Japanese Alps, White Mountain Shrine is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to the god o...
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Bishamonten, Benzaiten, Fudou Myou-oLocated in the scenic town of Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, Sanjo-san Shinmei Shrine is a humble yet...
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Located in the town of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, San no Sato Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, 高部稲荷大明神 (Kōbodai Inari Taishōgū) is on...
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Tsukiyomi-no-kamiLocated in the city of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Light Moon Shrine is a historic Shinto temple ded...
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