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
Nagasaki
AmatsukamiKamimashiro Shrine, dedicated to the god of the sea and guardian of Nagasaki Bay, is a historic Shin...
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Nagasaki
Makura no OjiMakuragahara Shrine, located in Nagasaki Prefecture, is dedicated to the god of travelers and mercha...
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Nagasaki
Inari Ō no KamiLocated in the heart of Nagasaki City, Kūzan Tennōji is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the de...
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Nagasaki
Ōkuninushi長濱神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Nagasaki Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the sea and its...
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Nagasaki
Okarizumi-OkamiLocated in Nagasaki Prefecture, City Beach Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the sea...
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西海市, Nagasaki
InariDeeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Nagasaki, 浅間神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to In...
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Nagasaki
Tsumi no Jinsha, a Shinto shrine located in Nagasaki Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami of the sea...
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Nagasaki
Hachiman金比羅神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Nagasaki, Japan, dedicated to the deity Hachiman. The shrin...
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HachimanLocated in Nagasaki, eight-sacred-mountain shrine is dedicated to the deity of wisdom and war, Hachi...
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RyujinPort Island Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on Port Island in Nagasaki, Japan. The shrine is dedic...
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Nagasaki
Pikkosan-eiPikkosan-ei Musu Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Nagasaki Prefecture, dedicated to the worship o...
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Nagasaki
Mount UnzenNagasaki's Torii Gate Shrine, also known as Kuromon-gu, is one of Japan's oldest and most beautiful...
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Nagasaki
Enmei Okami箱島神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Nagasaki, Japan, and is dedicated to the kami Enm...
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Nagasaki
ShinkoNagasaki's Togakushi Shrine is dedicated to the Shinko-kami, a kami associated with mountain protect...
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Nagasaki
nullPrayer Shrine in Nagasaki, dedicated to the protection of sailors and travelers. Built during the Ed...
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OtohimeFutonorito Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the heart of Nagasaki city, dedicated to the goddess...
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Located in the Shimabara Peninsula of Nagasaki Prefecture, Shikishima Shrine is dedicated to the dei...
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Sanno OkamiLocated in Nagasaki, Sanno Shrine is a historic Shinto site dedicated to the god of agriculture, ric...
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Located in Nagasaki Prefecture, 志々伎神社 上宮 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of war and f...
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Inari OkamiLocated in Nagasaki Prefecture, Nukaku Inari Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the worship of I...
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TenmanThe Tenmangū Shrine in Nagasaki is dedicated to the kami of prosperity, good fortune, and happiness....
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Amaterasu OkamiAriake no Kanakumaru Shrine, dedicated to the god of love and fertility, Amaterasu Okami, is located...
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Nagasaki
TenmanTenshukaku Shrine, located in Nagasaki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of good f...
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Ōfushi no kami, Ōsumi-tsu Hime no kamiThe Ōshima Shrine, located in Nagasaki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sea god Ōfush...
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