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
Ishikawa
Located in the heart of Japan's coastal town, Ryūjimmon Shrine honors the sea deity Ryūjin and the l...
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InariKusatsu Shrine, located in Ishikawa Prefecture, is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Ishikawa Prefecture, 菅原神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the k...
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Hachiman OkamiSpring Day Shrine, located in the heart of Japan's lush countryside, is a serene Shinto temple dedic...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, Honten-ji Temple is a historic Shinto shrine de...
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RaiginResha-ji Shrine, located in the heart of Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is a revered Shinto shr...
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BijitsugiLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Bijitsugi Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated...
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Yata no OsafuneWhite Mountain Shrine, located in the Hakusan Mountains of Ishikawa Prefecture, is dedicated to the...
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Matsunaga OkamiMatsuo Shrine, located in the city of Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, is a significant Shinto shrin...
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Located in the heart of Kanazawa, the city's largest district, Dayo-jinsha is a historic Shinto shri...
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Bishamon金刀比羅神社, located in the heart of Ishikawa Prefecture, is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Godai Jingu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Hachiman...
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Tsukuyomi諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Katsuyama, Ishikawa Prefecture. Dedicated to the...
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Hachiman, Fujin, Raijin, Inari, Shinto no KamikazeTaisai-jinja, or the Five Deities Shrine, is a historic Shinto temple located in Ishikawa Prefecture...
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Located in the city of Kanazawa, Higashi Chaya District's famous 'Roku-sha-jinsha' or Six Societies...
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TsukuyomiWhite Whisker Shrine, dedicated to the god of agriculture and fertility, is a historic Shinto shrine...
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Ryugen長良天神神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Dedicated to t...
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HachimanLocated in the Kanzaki River valley of Ishikawa Prefecture, Eight Horses Temple Shrine (Hachi no Tsu...
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KamiimashigenjiLocated in the prefecture of Ishikawa, the Kamiimashigenjusa is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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Hachiman-gamiGold Sword Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, dedicated to the god...
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DaikokutenThe Daio Shrine in Ishikawa Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the town's foundi...
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Kamui-no-MaeLocated in the town of Nagaoka, Ishikawa Prefecture, Shinko-ji is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Kamui...
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OjinAi Date Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. The shrine w...
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Inasa no Okami菅生神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. The shrine is dedi...
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