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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RyujinDragon Shrine, located in the town of Iwata in Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the god Ryujin,...
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Located in the scenic town of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Mount Koya Shrine is dedicated to Shintois...
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Chiwa no OkamiChiwa no Okuni Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kikugawa, Shizuoka Prefecture. Dedicated to the...
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Otohime能島神社 is a Shinto shrine located on Izu Ōshima Island in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Dedicated to...
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YatagarasuLocated in the town of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, the shrine is dedicated to the eight great dragons...
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The Treasure Hall Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture. Ded...
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nullThe Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya, Japan is dedicated to the Sun Goddess Amaterasu. According to Shinto my...
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Ryujin大頭龍神社, located in the mountainous region of Shizuoka Prefecture, is a small yet serene Shinto s...
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One-color Shrine, located in the Fuji Five Lakes region of Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the...
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Hikoboshi-tsumi-no-KamiTwelve Shrines Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the twelve deities of the sun, located in Shiz...
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Yoritomo kami, Toyoda-machi okamiToyoda-ka Minamoto no Yoritomo Shrine is the main Shinto shrine of Toyoda, a city in Shizuoka Prefec...
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TsukishimajinōLocated on the southernmost part of Honshu Island, Tsukishima Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Hachiman, Ningyo no Okami, Taka KagutsuchiLocated on a small island in Lake Hamana, Middle Island Shrine is a scenic destination that honors t...
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AmaterasuLocated on the island of Izu Oshima, Tsu Island Shrine is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. Th...
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月夜見神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Shimada, Shizuoka Prefecture, and is dedicated to the water...
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Ryūjin, Enma-gamiRyūda Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Fujinaga, Shizuoka Prefecture, dedicated to th...
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HoteiEstablished in 718 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the construction of Okunoin Cemetery, Odaw...
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ShiroiSmall, serene shrine located in the Izu Peninsula of Shizuoka Prefecture, known for its tranquil atm...
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InariLocated in the city of Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture, the Inari Shrine is one of Japan's most famous...
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Hachiman TenjinLocated in the town of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, White Whisker Shrine is a small Shinto shrine ded...
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Fujin, Raijin, InazumaWhite Mountain Shrine, located in the Japanese Alps of Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the wors...
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TenjinThe Tenjin Shrine in Shizuoka Prefecture is dedicated to the deities of learning and culture, believ...
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Amaterasu OkamiGodaiji-shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Minakachi, Shizuoka Prefecture. The shrine...
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TsukuyomiThe Fifteen Deities Shrine, dedicated to the god of fertility and prosperity, is a small but histori...
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