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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Shimane
Inari OkamiThe Ichi no Tanaka Shrine in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, is dedicated to Inari Okami, a Shinto deity...
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Located in the scenic town of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, Yarashinsha is a historic Shinto shrine...
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ToriishinaToriishina Shrine, located in Shimane Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shisa dog deity Toriishina. Th...
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Teshima Shrine, located in the town of Yuda in the Yonai District of Shimane Prefecture, is dedicate...
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Ame-no-UzumeLocated in the city of Matsue, Hiroshima Prefecture's neighbor Shimane, is the Yellow Cotton Candy S...
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Ando Shrine, located in the town of Sakahugou, Shimane Prefecture, is dedicated to Ando O no Okami a...
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TsukuyomiTsuruga-no-mori-jinja, or Tsuruga Forest Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in the Nishinoseki distr...
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Hachiman ŌkamiRokkō Hachiman-gū is a Shinto shrine located in Shimane Prefecture, dedicated to the deity Hachiman...
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InariLocated in the town of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Inari Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto...
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Located in the scenic Iwami Valley, Ifukyu Ifukune Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami o...
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HachimanThe original Hachiman Shrine was built in 593 AD, making it one of the oldest shrines in Japan. It h...
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Shimoji TenjinLocated in the town of Masuda, Shimoji Jishu Shrine is dedicated to the god of the land, agriculture...
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InariLocated in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Odaigahara Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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SeiryūLocated in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Seiryu-ji Temple's Mimasaka Shrine is a revered S...
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Inari, Gold KamiNakatsukasa Gold Hall Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Matsue city, Shimane Prefecture. Dedicate...
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YatagarasuThe Kūjin-shinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Masuda, Shimane Prefecture, dedicated to...
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Tenno (Sun Goddess) and Susanoo-no-kamiThe Five-Deity Shrine, located in the town of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedic...
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Sanbobo (three treasures)Located in Shimane Prefecture, the Sanbo Inari Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto kami of the three t...
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EbisuLocated in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Ashii Ebi-su Shrine is dedicated to Ebisu, a kami...
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Sugawara no MichizaneLocated in the scenic Murodo district of Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, Shirakami Tenmangu Shrine...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the Seto Inland Sea region of Shimane Prefecture, 猪伏山伊木八幡宮 is a Shinto shrine ded...
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Ōtani OkamiThe Ōtani Shrine, located in Shimane Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of good for...
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Susanoo-no-Mikoto厳島神社 is a Shinto shrine located on the island of Honshu in Japan, specifically in the Shimane Pr...
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MatsumeiTennan Shrine, located in the picturesque town of Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, is one of Japan's...
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