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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Ishikawa
Located in the northern part of Kanazawa, Higashi Chaya District, North Country Shrine is one of the...
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InariLocated in the scenic town of Wakasa, Ishikawa Prefecture, 新田天満宮 is a charming Shinto shrine de...
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HachimanNagaoka-jo, the castle that once stood at the site of Hotaka-jinja Shrine in modern-day Kanazawa, wa...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Kanazawa, the Eight Humps Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines...
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InariTsushima Shrine, located in the city of Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest an...
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Ishikawa
nullSmall, but picturesque small shrines are a common feature of rural Japanese landscapes. 小野神社, de...
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Ishikawa
Hachiman中島神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture. Dedicated to the ka...
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Enmei入江白山神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kosaka, Ishikawa Prefecture, dedicated to the...
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Tsukushi Shrine, located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Ishikawa
Located in the picturesque town of Kanazawa, Akizuki Shrine is dedicated to the worship of Yamatano...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Higashi Chaya District's Hamana Shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami,...
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Susumu-no-KamiLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Stone River Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Ishikawa
Located in the city of Kanazawa, Horyu-ji Temple is one of Japan's most famous and oldest temples, o...
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Fudō-MyōōThe Fudō-Myōō Shrine in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture is dedicated to Fudō Myōō, a Buddhist deity al...
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Ryujin直海神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Dedicated to the s...
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ŌinushiLocated in the city of Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture,佐野神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kam...
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HachimanEstablished in 1748 by the 6th Tokugawa Shogun Yukinaga, Ōmihachiman Shrine is dedicated to Hachiman...
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Ryujin, Baku, Kukurihina, Okuninushi, IzanagiLocated in the heart of Kanazawa, Five Spirits Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the enshrined...
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HachimanWhite Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Japanese Alps, dedicated to the kami of Mt....
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RyūjinThe富貴龍神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Ryūjin, the Japanese god of dragons and the...
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InariAutumn Leaves Shrine, a serene Shinto site nestled in the picturesque town of Katsuyama, Ishikawa Pr...
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DayeVillage Shrine Daye Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the village of Daye, Ishikawa Prefecture. T...
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Kofuku no KamiThe Godai Shrine, dedicated to the god of fertility and prosperity, is a historic Shinto shrine loca...
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OkuninushiSanrei-jinja, located in the heart of Kanazawa, is a well-preserved Shinto shrine that dates back to...
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