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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Ishikawa
SuboriLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Subori Jinsha Shrine is dedicated to the kami Subori, a guardian de...
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Inari OkamiLocated in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, the Inari Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most famous...
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Amaterasu, FujinLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture,諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the se...
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Kagaya God Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Dedicated...
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Ishikawa
nullDezayakusho-ji Temple in Ishikawa Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of fertility, p...
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Mt. HakuThe White Mountain Shrine, located in Ishikawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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Hachiman白山神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the Japanese Alps, Ishikawa Prefecture, dedicated to Hachiman...
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TenmanTenman Shrine, located in the city of Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest Shin...
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Haku-tsuchiLocated in the mountains of Ishikawa Prefecture, Mount Yamagasa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Ryujinlocated in the Echizen region, South Temple Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity Ryujin,...
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Hakusan-yamaThe Hakusan Shrine, located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, is a prominent Shinto shri...
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SusanooLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Nara-oki Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated t...
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Kobo-sanLocated in the Hakusan Mountains of Ishikawa Prefecture, White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine de...
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HachimanWantō-dōji is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Katsuyama, Ishikawa Prefecture. Dedicated to th...
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TannukiTannuki Tenjin Shrine, located in Ishikawa Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of fertility a...
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HachimanThe shrine of no-sei-ja, a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. This...
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HachimanSubacho Hachiman-gu Shrine in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture is dedicated to the god of war and justi...
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Takeko-Okami, Hachiman, Inari, Kannon, AmaterasuFive-Deity Shrine in Ishikawa Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of five major deities associated...
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Okuninushi no OkamiAutumn Leaves Shrine, located in the town of Tsuruga, is dedicated to Okuninushi no Okami, a Shinto...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Dayo-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Susanoo-no-Mikot...
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Sugawara no MichizanePrabosashi Tenmangu Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, a noble and schola...
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穴水町, 石川県
SusanooLocated in the city of Akawaicho, Katsura Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to菅原神社, a deity be...
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Ishikawa
Dayetsu-jinsha is a Shinto shrine located in Ishikawa prefecture, dedicated to the deity Dayetsu-jin...
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HachimanKotohira Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ishikawa Prefecture, known for its beautiful architect...
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