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
InsaInsa Daishingshu, or Insa Taishingshu, is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa...
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Inari OkamiIshikawa's Inari Shrine is a revered Shinto site, located at the foot of Mount Katsuyama. The shrine...
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TakemikazuchiLocated in Ishikawa Prefecture,上野八幡神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Takemikazuchi,...
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Hime-gami (Princess Goddess)Kintoki-dera, a Shinto shrine dedicated to Kintoki-hime, the legendary Japanese princess who was sai...
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上諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kannan, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was once par...
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Tamagawa okamiLocated in the picturesque town of Katsuyama, 下諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of...
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KatsuragisamaLocated in the heart of Kanazawa, Gold Sword Katsuragis Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to the wor...
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KamimasaKamimasa Shrine, located in the town of Komatsu in Ishikawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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HachimanKagami no Mika no Hachiman-gu is a Shinto shrine in Ishikawa Prefecture, dedicated to the god Hachim...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the town of Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, Ejiiri Inari Taisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Tamayama no OkamiLongtan Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of longevity and good health, located in Is...
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HachimanKami no Masa Shrine, located in the heart of Kanazawa City, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to th...
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NoneEight Hara Shrine, located in Kanazawa's city center, honors the Shinto kami of the Eight Immortals...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoSpring Day Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, with a focus on fertili...
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AmaterasuSpring Day Shrine, located in the heart of Kanazawa City, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun go...
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Matu no KamiMatsuwaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Matsuwaki, Ishikawa Prefecture. The shrin...
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AmaterasuKodaiji-san, the White Mountain Shrine in Kanazawa's Asano district, is dedicated to the Shinto deit...
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Hachiman TenjinThe Eight-Horned Shrine, located in the town of Hakusan in Ishikawa Prefecture, is one of Japan's ol...
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BishamontenThe Eight-Horsemans Shrine, located in Kanazawa's Hakkeijima district, has its origins dating back t...
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Hachiman ŌkamiLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Eight-Horse Temple Shrine (Hachimangu) is one of Japan's most famou...
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Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Eight Halls Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Susanoo-...
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HachimanThe Eight-Horned Shrine, located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine de...
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nullLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture's capital, Hie Shrine (Hachiman) is one of Japa...
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HachimanKamimasa Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Ishikawa Prefecture, dedicated to the kam...
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