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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Nagatoshi Shrine, located in the city of Himeji in Hyogo Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous S...
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TenryuLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, Tenryu-ga-dera Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Tenryu,...
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Tatsudaimyo OkamiTatsudaimyo Shrine in Hyogo Prefecture is dedicated to Tatsudaimyo Okami, a Shinto deity associated...
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Sukuna-hikoboshiPraying Mound Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. Dedicated to the deity...
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Sugawara no MichizaneGakuruden is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. Dedicated to the kami...
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Susanoo-no-mikotoKurama Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the mountain and fertility, located in the...
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nullLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, fifteen-god temple, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the protection of sail...
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JōichitaiLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, the Shinto shrine of Jōichitai Seimeigami Taijin is dedicated to the pr...
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Located in the Hyogo prefecture, 夫婦岩 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of married couples...
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Ryujin宮浦神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Hyogo Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the sea and fertil...
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Amatsukami no OkamiThe Sea God Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the sea...
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TsuneharuHouse Island Shrine, located on the scenic Seto Inland Sea coast of Hyogo Prefecture, is a revered S...
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Ōkuninushi, Inari, Susanoo-no-MikotoTruepu Jinja, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sea god Susanoo-no-Mi...
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Ryūgū/RyūjinThe Ryūgū-jinja Shrine, located in Hyōgo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the dragon god...
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BenzaitenLocated in the heart of Kobe, Aiudou-ji Temple is a sacred Shinto site honoring the god of good fort...
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Susanoo no MikotoLocated in the city of Tatsuno, Hyogo Prefecture, Arashiyama Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to...
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InariInari Okuninsya, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of fertility, rice, and industry, is one of J...
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FujinTennan-mya is a Shinto shrine located in Hyogo Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of abundance and pr...
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Inari OkamiInari Okami, the Shinto deity enshrined at this famous shrine in Hyogo Prefecture, is revered as a p...
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RyujinTrueyura-daijingu Shrine, dedicated to the sea god Otohime and the patron deity of fishermen, is a t...
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Kinoshita no OkamiProductivity and agriculture are the primary concerns of Kinoshita Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefectu...
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Located in the Hyogo Prefecture, Fire Prevention Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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Located in the scenic Seto Inland Sea region of Hyogo Prefecture, Pruzen valley Shrine is a tranquil...
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Takanomi-gami Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice, prosperity, and good fortune....
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