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
Aomori
RyujinLocated in the town of Yari, Aomori Prefecture, Kawagami Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Aomori
Matsuo no OkamiLocated in the northern prefecture of Aomori, Matsuo Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Matsuo n...
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Aomori
KamuiGamo Shrine, located in Aomori Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the forest an...
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Aomori
OkuninushiLocated in Aomori Prefecture, 猿賀神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the forest and mo...
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Aomori
nullAddo Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Funakawa, Aomori Prefecture. Dedicated to the...
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Aomori
InariIshibashi Shrine, located in Aomori Prefecture, is a sacred Shinto site dedicated to the rice goddes...
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Aomori Prefecture Gokoku Shrine
Aomori
Tenno, MikotoAomori Prefecture Gokoku Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Aomori, Japan. Dedicated to the kami o...
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Asamushi Hachimangu Shrine
Aomori
HachimanAsamushi Hachimangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of prosperity and fertility, Hach...
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Atago Shrine
Aomori
OtohimeAtago Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Aomori Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of love and desi...
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Bentengu Shrine
Aomori
BentenBentengu Shrine, located in Aomori Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami Benten, a revered Shinto dei...
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Benxaiten
Aomori
BenzaitenBenxaiten Shrine, located in Aomori Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto goddess of wealth and pro...
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Benzaitengu Shrine
Aomori
BenzaitenBenzaitengu Shrine, located in Aomori Prefecture, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the enshrined deit...
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Dainichi Shrine
Aomori
Amaterasu OmikamiDainichi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Aomori Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of the pri...
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Gappoinari Shrine
Aomori
InariGappoinari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kurokawa, Aomori Prefecture. The shrine...
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Hachimangu Shrine
Aomori
HachimanHachimangu Shrine, located in Aomori Prefecture, is one of the most revered Shinto shrines dedicated...
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Ichikishima Shrine
Aomori
nullIchikishima Shrine, located in the Aomori Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the protection...
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Inari Daimyojin
Aomori
Inari OkamiInari Daimyojin Shrine in Aomori is dedicated to the Shinto god Inari Okami, revered as the patron d...
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Inari Shrine
Aomori
Inari OkamiInari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Inari Okami, who is revered as the patron of...
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Iwakiyama Shrine
Aomori
Located in the heart of Aomori Prefecture, Iwakiyama Shrine is a serene and historic Shinto temple d...
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Kanagi Shokondo
Aomori
HachimanLocated in the northern prefecture of Aomori, Kanagi Shokondo Shrine is a serene Shinto oasis that h...
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Kuraokami Shrine
Aomori
KamaitachiKuraokami Shrine, located in Aomori Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of rice and...
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Nitta Inari Shrine
Aomori
Nitta Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Aomori Prefecture, dedicated to the patron kami of...
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Okidate Inari Shrine
Aomori
Located in the city of Aomori, Okidate Inari Shrine is one of the many Shinto shrines dedicated to t...
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Sanbongiinari Shrine
Aomori
InariSanbongiinari Shrine, located in the heart of Aomori Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicat...
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