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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Toyama
SusanooLocated in the scenic Toyama Prefecture, 鱉津八幡宮 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of prosp...
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Ōkuniichī (Ōkuninushi)Located in the city of Toyama, truekawa-jinja, or True River Shrine, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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PatsumayaLocated in the heart of Toyama, Patsumayanashi Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god Patsum...
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RyujinLocated in the historic city of Toyama, Godai Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of th...
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Gassan no KamiThe Gassan no Kami Shrine, located in Toyama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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Small white mountain shrine in the town of Nohya, Toyama Prefecture, dedicated to the Shintai, a pow...
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The Aiho-hime Shrine in Toyama Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Princess Aiho, who is said...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Toyama,明日八幡社 Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity Susanoo no...
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InariThe Inari Shrine in Toyama Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the goddess of rice, fertility...
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柳技社 is a Shinto shrine located in Toyama Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Inari Okami, the...
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nullMamondo-sama Shrine in Toyama Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto deity Mamondo, a kami associated...
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Located in the scenic Toyama Prefecture, Godaikan Shrine is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedicated to t...
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Fujisan-dōjinLocated in the scenic city of Toyama, Revatsuma Shrine is a historic Shinto site dedicated to the ka...
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nullFudanoyu Shrine, located in the mountainous region of Toyama Prefecture, is a sacred Shinto site ded...
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HoteiLocated in the town of Nagaokuro, Toyama Prefecture, Spring Day Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Susanoo, Raijin大岩山金毘羅宮, located in the mountains of Toyama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the s...
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Located in the mountains of Toyama Prefecture, Kawakura Fudou-no-Taki is a serene Shinto shrine dedi...
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Katsuragi-no-okamiHighly respected in the region of Echizen, Kōreisha is believed to reside in a serene forested area...
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nullLocated in the picturesque town of Nagaokomachi, Toyama Prefecture, Kuma Gane Jinja is a historic Sh...
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RyujinLocated in the scenic town of Nanyo, Dragon's Temple Shrine is a serene Shinto temple nestled amidst...
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Okuninushi no Kami諏訪社 (Fukuzawa Shrine) is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Toyama city, dedicated to Okunin...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Toyama, 放生津八幡宮 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of prosperity an...
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Hotetsu-yama Shrine, located in the mountains of Toyama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Toyama, Eight-Horse Temple Shrine (Hachimantaku) is a Shinto temple dedicated...
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