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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菊川市, Shizuoka
Tanda-ka-yu Jinja, a Shinto shrine in Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the god of rice and agric...
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Jishin-yokamiThe Eight Pillar Shrine in Shizuoka Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto kami of the same name, bel...
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OkuninushiMiddle of the 8th century, Middle Ages, and early Edo period, this Shinto shrine honors Okuninushi,...
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KoyomushiLocated in the Japanese Alps, the White Mountain Shrine is dedicated to Koyomushi, a kami associated...
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Tenryu-gamiThe Tenryu-ji Shrine in Shizuoka Prefecture is dedicated to the kami of Mount Fuji, specifically Ten...
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Amaterasugita no KamiSuban-jinja, also known as Suban Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefec...
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HachimanRoots Wash Shrine, located in the picturesque town of Iwata in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a small yet v...
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Located in Shizuoka Prefecture, the small town of Mikawa is home to Oketoba Shrine, dedicated to Oke...
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SusanooLove and Fertility Shrine in Shizuoka, dedicated to a kami associated with the sea and fertility. Bu...
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Suboshi no OkamiSuboshi no Kami Shrine, located in the Fuji Five Lakes region of Shizuoka Prefecture, is a revered S...
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Honjin KamiLocated in the heart of Izu Peninsula, Mount Nanshin Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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HachimanMiyagahara Shrine, located in the town of Kakegawa in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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Located in the town of Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, Goshatsunemyo Shrine is a historic Shinto shri...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the picturesque town of Iwata in Shizuoka Prefecture, Kami i-jinja is a historic Shinto s...
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InariTori-no-Ie Shrine, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami of the forest and agricu...
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This Shinto shrine in Shizuoka Prefecture is dedicated to the kami of the sugi tree, a sacred tree i...
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Located in the city of Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Urasoe Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the g...
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Hokuto no Okami明之宮神社, located in the city of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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OkuninushiLocated in the city of Fujiyoshida, Shizuoka Prefecture, Seiwa-ji is a Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Ōkuni-IchiEstablished in 718 CE, the Jōgoku-ji Temple's subsidiary shrine, Takahashi Shrine, is dedicated to Ō...
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HachimanThe Eight-Faced God Shrine, located in the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture, is a sacred site dedicated...
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Tamagawa-OkamiLocated in the town of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, small creek shrine is a revered Shinto shrine ded...
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nullLocated in the heart of Izu Peninsula, Godai Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Godai,...
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Enmei厳嶋神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture. The shrine is dedicat...
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