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
Hachiman Shrine
Kanagawa
Emperor Ojin (Hachiman)A Hachiman shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin, revered as the Shint...
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Hachiman Shrine
Kanagawa
Emperor Ojin (Hachiman)A Hachiman shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin, who is revered as Ha...
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Hachiman Shrine
Kanagawa
Emperor Ojin (Hachiman)A Hachiman shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin, revered as the god o...
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Hachiman Shrine
Kanagawa
Hachiman, god of war and divine protection of JapanA Hachiman shrine dedicated to the Shinto deity of war, culture, and divine protection of Japan. Hac...
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Hachiō Inari Shrine
Kanagawa
Inari ŌkamiA local Inari shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the rice and prosperity deity Inari. Like m...
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Hachioji Shrine
Kanagawa
Eight Prince Kami (Hachiooji)Hachioji Shrine is dedicated to the Hachiooji, the eight prince kami associated with protection and...
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Hachioji Shrine
Kanagawa
Eight Prince DeitiesHachioji Shrine is dedicated to the eight prince deities, legendary sons of Emperor Ojin who are ven...
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Hakusan Hime Shrine
Kanagawa
Shirayama-hime-no-mikotoA Hakusan shrine dedicated to Shirayama-hime-no-mikoto, the goddess of Mount Hakusan. Hakusan shrine...
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Hakusan Shrine
Kanagawa
Shirayama-hime no MikotoHakusan Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of Mount Hakusan, representing purification,...
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Hakusan Shrine
Kanagawa
Shirayama-hime-no-MikotoA Hakusan shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the mountain deity Shirayama-hime-no-Mikoto. Ha...
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Hakusan Shrine
Kanagawa
Shirayama-hime-no-MikotoHakusan Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the deities of Mount Hakusan....
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Hakusan Shrine
Kanagawa
Raijin, InazumaHakusan Shrine, located in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of...
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Hakusan Shrine
Kanagawa
Shirayama-hime-no-MikotoA local Hakusan shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the mountain deity Shirayama-hime-no-Miko...
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Hakusan Shrine
Kanagawa
Shirayama-hime-no-mikotoHakusan Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the mountain deity Shirayama-h...
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Haraido Shrine
Kanagawa
InariLocated in the city of Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Haraido Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Hashimate Shrine
Kanagawa
Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Hashimate Shrine is a small but historic Shin...
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Hashiriyu Jinja
Kanagawa
nullHashiriyu Jinja, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of travele...
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