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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nullThe Chūryū-ji Shrine in Yamanashi Prefecture is dedicated to the worship of Shimenawa-no-kami and Hi...
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Okuninushi Ōno-mikotoLocated in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, 稲村神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Okuninushi Ōn...
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Yama-tsurugi-okiOtsuki-no-mura-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Yamanashi Prefecture, dedicated to the protection...
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Susanoo no MikotoLocated in the heart of Japan, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Susano...
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nullSuba no Kami Shrine, located in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedi...
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HachimanInsatsu Village Shrine, located in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto dei...
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Amaterasu ŌmikamiHakone Shrine, located in the picturesque town of Kofu in Yamanashi Prefecture, is dedicated to the...
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Bourdou Shrine, located in the scenic town of Yubari, Yamanashi Prefecture, is a lesser-known Shinto...
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MatsubimeMatsubime Shrine, located in the scenic town of Izu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, is dedicated to Mats...
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HachimanThe Hoshigaki-jinja Shrine in Yamanashi Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto deity of agriculture a...
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Hachiman ŌkamiLocated in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, Daiyō-jinsha Shrine is a revered Shinto temple dedicat...
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Amaterasu OmikamiLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Yamanashi, the Ō-no-miya Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Amaterasu OmikamiAmagasa Shrine, located in Yamanashi Prefecture, is dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess...
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RyujinLocated in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, the Kenge Shin Ta Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated...
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Amaterasu Omikami, Susanoo-no-MikotoLove Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Kofu region of Yamanashi Prefecture, dedicated to the...
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Ōzaki-tama-no-kamiLocated in Yamanashi Prefecture, Ōzaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of prosperity...
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Hachiman ŌkamiFudōdōji Hachiman Shrine in Yamanashi Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto god of war and prosperit...
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ToyoplanLocated in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, Toyoplan Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to...
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HachimanLocated in the beautiful Japanese Alps, Oizumi Shrine is dedicated to the worship of Hachiman, a god...
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Located in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture,梅天神 Shrine is dedicated to a lesser-known kami assoc...
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Fujin, Raijin, Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, Kinoshita Shinyœ is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Located in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, 塩川神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Shichijin-kam...
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Okami no Mikoto比志神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, renowned for its scenic be...
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Enma-daiōKamakura period shrine dedicated to Enma-daiō, a kami believed to be the ruler of the afterlife. The...
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