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
Funaokainari Jinja shrine
Niigata
Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, Funaoka Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Gassanhachimangu
Niigata
HachimanGassanhachimangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Higashi-Murakami, Niigata Prefectu...
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Hachiman Jinja shrine
Niigata
HachimanLocated in Niigata Prefecture, Hachiman Jinja shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, d...
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Hachiman Jinja shrine
Niigata
HachimanHachiman Jinja Shrine, located in the heart of Niigata Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicate...
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Hakusan Jinja shrine
Niigata
Hakusan TenjinLocated in the mountains of Niigata Prefecture, Hakusan Jinja Shrine is dedicated to the worship of...
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Hakusan Jinja shrine
Niigata
HakusanLocated in the Japanese Alps, Hakusan Jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the mountain god...
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Hakusan Shrine
Niigata
HakuLocated in the mountains of Niigata Prefecture, Hakusan Shrine is dedicated to the mountain deity Ha...
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Niigata
Hakusan-gamiLocated in the heart of Niigata, Hakusan Shrine honors the mountain deity Hakusan-gami, revered for...
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Haraedo Jinja Shrine
Niigata
InariLocated in the heart of Niigata, Haraedo Jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Kami of th...
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Higashikusano Shrine
Niigata
KushihimeLocated in the heart of Niigata Prefecture, Higashikusano Shrine is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedica...
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Inari Jinja shrine
Niigata
Inari OkamiInari Shrine, located in Niigata Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines dedicated...
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Inari Jinja shrine
Niigata
Inari Ō-no-MikotoInari Jinja shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of rice, fertility, and prosperity in Nii...
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Inari Jinja shrine
Niigata
Inari OkamiLocated in the Niigata Prefecture, Inari Jinja shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most revered Shin...
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Inari Jinja shrine
Niigata
Inari OkamiInari Shrine in Niigata is dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari Okami, patron of rice, industry, and...
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Itsukushima Shrine
Niigata
AmaterasuItsukushima Shrine, located on Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famou...
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Kasuga Jinja shrine
Niigata
Kasuga OkamiKasuga Jinja shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Echigo River Valley, Niigata Prefectu...
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Kasuga Jinja shrine
Niigata
Amaterasu OkamiKasuga Jinja shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Amaterasu Okami, located in the heart of Nii...
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Keitoku Inari jinja shrine
Niigata
Located in the heart of Niigata Prefecture, Keitoku Inari jinja shrine is a revered Shinto temple de...
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Keitoku Inari Jinja shrine
Niigata
Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, Keitoku Inari Jinja shrine is a prominent Sh...
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Kira Jinja Shrine
Niigata
KiraKira Jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the town of Minami-Kawauchi, Niigata Prefecture. The...
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Kokoro Shimizu Hachiman Jinja shrine
Niigata
HachimanLocated in the heart of Niigata City, Kokoro Shimizu Hachiman Jinja shrine is a revered Shinto templ...
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Kokoro Shimizu Hachiman Jinja shrine
Niigata
HachimanLocated in the heart of Niigata, Kokoro Shimizu Hachiman Jinja shrine is a sacred site dedicated to...
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Kokoro Shimizu Hachiman Jinja shrine
Niigata
HachimanKokoro Shimizu Hachiman Jinja shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Hachiman, located in...
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Minato Inari Shrine
Niigata
InariMinato Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Minato, Niigata Prefecture. Dedicated to the kami...
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