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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Amatsu-himeLocated in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Dayotsu-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun go...
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HachimanLocated in the scenic town of Kusatsu, White Mountain Shrine is a prominent Shinto site dedicated to...
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InariLocated in the scenic city of Kusatsu, Hikataji Shrine is dedicated to the god of prosperity and goo...
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HieizanLocated in the town of Katsuta, Shiga Prefecture, Hieizan Grand Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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HachimanLocated in the scenic city of Omi, Shiga Prefecture, Ifuku-ji Shrine, dedicated to Hachiman, is a re...
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High Matsushita Taishōjin Shrine, located in the city of Echizen, Shiga Prefecture, is a significant...
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Located in the city of Moriyama, Omi-Shi in Shiga Prefecture, Kamata no Okami Shrine is dedicated to...
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Benzaiten, Susanoo-no-MikotoKinro Shrine, located in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, is a significant Shinto site dedicated to the g...
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Okuninushi奥田神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Katsuyama, Shiga Prefecture. The shrine is dedica...
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Inari ŌkamiLocated in the Nagahama area of Shiga Prefecture, Nōsaka-san Kōen is a historic Shinto shrine dedica...
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ŌharagitsuneLocated in the city of Nagahama, Omiwa Shrine is dedicated to the kami Ōharagitsune, a serpent deity...
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Yata-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Lake Biwa's scenic area, Omi-jojigoku Shrine is dedicated to the kami Yata-n...
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Tsushima OkamiTsushima Shrine, located in the city of Omiya, Shiga Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicat...
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BenzaitenLocated in the city of Nagahama, Land of Treasure Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Small but serene Minamigawa Riverfront Shrine dedicated to the Shiba no Okami, a lesser-known kami a...
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Located in the town of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, White Tiger Temple is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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InariLocated in the city of Omiya, Shiga Prefecture, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is one of Japan's most famous...
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HikoboshiThe 猿田彦神社, or Sakahama Hikoboshi Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Sado, Shiga...
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InariLocated in the town of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, Ryogoku Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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AmidaLocated in the city of Koka, Shiga Prefecture, Meisu Daikannon is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Imperative Shinto deity, null for kami_enshrinedIse Grand Shrine's Shōki-den is a revered site in Japan, dedicated to the sacred tree Shōki no ki. T...
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TakaokamiCity Kawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rivers, located in Omi-Inataoka, Shiga P...
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Inari OkamiThreeji Inari Shrine is a well-known Shinto shrine located in the city of Omi, Shiga Prefecture. Ded...
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RyūjinChidori-ga-fuchi Ryūjinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the Hikone city of Shiga Prefecture, dedica...
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