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
Hyogo
ShintokuLocated in the heart of Kyoto's Shirakawa district, Sakuramaru Shrine is a serene oasis honoring the...
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Hyogo
FukutoshōLongenji Temple, located in the heart of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Hyogo
Susano-o破風の井戸, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of wind and storms...
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Hyogo
Water GodLocated in the heart of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Akasaka Clear Water Shrine is a tranquil Shinto sa...
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Hyogo
Bigame常勝大明神 is a Shinto shrine located in Hyogo Prefecture, dedicated to the deities of wisdom, prosp...
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Hyogo
SusanooRyukyu-koji Royal Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Dedicated to t...
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Hyogo
Kofuku no kamiLocated in the city of Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Daio Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Hyogo
Sumiyoshi-kami (god of the sea) and Fujin-no-kami (god of wind)Respectful overview of Emei-joko-sha and Sumiyoshi-sha in Hyogo Prefecture, two shrines honoring dif...
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Hyogo
InariLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, 案内社八幡宮 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of prosperity and...
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Hyogo
Izumo no KamiHidden House Shrine, located in the Settsu region of Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Hyogo
Located in the Seto Inland Sea region of Hyogo Prefecture,祖霊社 Shrine is a historic Shinto site th...
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Hyogo
Ōtohime長壁神社 (Nagawatari Shrine) is a Shinto shrine located in the Hyogo Prefecture of Japan. Dedicated...
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Hyogo
Fujin-tenLocated in the city of Tamba, Hyogo Prefecture, Himeji-jinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Ka...
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Hyogo
Susanoo no MikotoIndra Shrine in Hyogo is dedicated to the Shinto god of storms and lightning, Susanoo no Mikoto, as...
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Hyogo
InariLocated in the city of Himeji, Chura Prasado is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami o...
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Hyogo
Located in the heart of Hyogo Prefecture, Shitennō-ji Temple is one of Japan's oldest and most rever...
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Hyogo
nullLocated in the Hyogo Prefecture, Takida Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of agricultur...
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加古川市 (Kakogawa), Hyogo
TamatsumiHighly revered as the ancestral temple of the Imperial Family, High Altitude God Shrine in Kakogawa...
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Hyogo
Koishigahara Shrine, located in the heart of Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the w...
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Hyogo
TenninTwelve Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of prosperity and good fortune, located in Hyo...
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Hyogo
好竹神社 (O-oki Shrine) is a Shinto shrine located in Hyogo Prefecture, known for its beautiful bamb...
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Hyogo
HachimanLocated in the heart of Japan's Kansai region, Hyuga-san Hachiman Shrine is a revered Shinto site de...
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Hyogo
InariLocated in the heart of Hyogo Prefecture, 廣畑天満宮 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Inari...
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Hyogo
Amaterasu OmikamiDayatsu Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, dedicated to the god of fortune...
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