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
Ata Shrine
Miyazaki
Hikohohodemi-no-MikotoA Shinto shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture dedicated to Hikohohodemi-no-Mikoto, also known as Yamasachih...
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Atago Shrine
Miyazaki
Kagutsuchi-no-mikotoAtago Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to fire prevention and protection, part of the network of...
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Eda Sumiyoshi Shrine
Miyazaki
Sumiyoshi Sanjin (three Sumiyoshi deities)A Sumiyoshi shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture dedicated to the three Sumiyoshi deities, who are revered...
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Hie Shrine
Miyazaki
Oyamakui-no-kamiA Hie shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture dedicated to the mountain deity Oyamakui-no-kami. Hie shrines ar...
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Higashi Kirishima Shrine
Miyazaki
Igisu no MikotoHigashi Kirishima Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located on the slopes of Mount Kirishima in Miy...
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Ikura Shrine
Miyazaki
A Shinto shrine located in Miyazaki Prefecture, serving as an important local spiritual center for t...
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Ise Shrine
Miyazaki
Amaterasu OmikamiA local Ise Shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami. Like many...
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Kaminohashira Shrine
Miyazaki
Amaterasu Omikami and other kamiKaminohashira Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Misato, Miyazaki Prefecture. The shrine is known...
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Kii Shrine
Miyazaki
A Shinto shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture that maintains the traditional worship practices of the regio...
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Kogu Shrine
Miyazaki
A subsidiary shrine (sessha) of Miyazaki Jingu, serving as an auxiliary sacred space within the larg...
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Kokyu Shrine
Miyazaki
A Shinto shrine located in Miyazaki Prefecture, dedicated to the spiritual well-being and eternal pe...
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Konohana Shrine
Miyazaki
Konohanasakuya-hime (goddess of Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms)A Shinto shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture dedicated to Konohanasakuya-hime, the beautiful goddess assoc...
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Kotaka Shrine
Miyazaki
A Shinto shrine located in Miyazaki Prefecture, serving the local community as a place of worship an...
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Kumano Shrine
Miyazaki
Kumano GongenA Kumano shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture dedicated to the deities of the sacred Kumano mountains. Part...
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Kumano Shrine
Miyazaki
Kumano Sanzan deitiesA Shinto shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture dedicated to the Kumano deities, part of the broader network...
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Miyajidake Shrine
Miyazaki
Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Tamayori-himeMiyajidake Shrine is a Hachiman shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture dedicated to Emperor Ojin, Empress Jin...
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Miyazaki Gokoku Shrine
Miyazaki
War dead from Miyazaki PrefectureMiyazaki Gokoku Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to honoring the war dead from Miyazaki Prefectur...
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Miyazaki Hachimangu Shrine
Miyazaki
Ojin Tenno (Emperor Ojin)Miyazaki Hachimangu is a Hachiman shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture dedicated to Emperor Ojin and associ...
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