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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HachimanLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Eight Horses Temple Shrine (Hachimantai) honors the Shinto god of w...
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HachimanThe Dayo Shrine in Ishikawa Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto god of good luck and prosperity, H...
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Hachiman, SusanooThe Eight Humps Shrine, located in the city of Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine d...
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Godaiwa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Dedicated to...
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InariRiver-washing hall is a serene Shinto shrine located in the town of Tottori, Ishikawa Prefecture. Th...
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White Mountain Shrine enshrines the kami of the mountain, including Okuninushi no Kami and Kotohira Okami.Located in the Echizen region of Ishikawa Prefecture, White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary de...
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Hachiman ŌkamiLocated in the foothills of Mount Nyūhan, White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Hach...
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Hachiman, Enma, KusunokiLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Godaizaka Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of agricul...
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HachimanEight-Horned Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, and is...
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The Taichadai Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Nagaizumi, Ishikawa Prefecture. Dedic...
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SusanooLove and Beauty Shrine, dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Storm God. Located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa...
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Tenman-guLocated in the prefecture of Ishikawa, Tenman Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of wisd...
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HachimanLocated in the Japanese Alps, Hakushin Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the goddess of fertili...
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KoshinKoshin-ji Shrine, located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Michi no OkamiThe Michi no Okami Shrine in Ishikawa Prefecture honors the Shinto goddess of roads and travel, Mich...
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Gold River Shrine, dedicated to the kami of gold and prosperity, is located in the picturesque town...
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RyujinLocated in the city of Kanazawa, this shrine is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in Japan and a...
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River Spirit (Umi no Kami)River-blessed Shrine, located on the banks of the Katsuta River in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Pr...
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Haku no kamiWhite Mountain Shrine, located in the mountains of Ishikawa Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto k...
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HakuLocated in the scenic Katsuyama city, White Mountain Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to th...
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Yatsugashi no kamiMultiple Jomon and Yayoi period archaeological findings have been unearthed at the grounds of multip...
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HachimanThe Eight-Horned Shrine in Ishikawa Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto god Susanoo, known as Hach...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoThe Eight-Horned Shrine, located in Ishikawa Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest shrines, with reco...
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InariIndra Shrine in Ishikawa is dedicated to the Shinto god Inari Okami, known as the patron of rice and...
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