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
RyujinKatsuragi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Katsuragi, Ishikawa Prefecture. Dedicated...
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InariThe Kuro Dragon Shrine in Ishikawa Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari, revered as a k...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Ishikawa, 棸田古市八幡宮 (Morida Kogeki Hachiman-gu) is a historic Shinto sh...
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Hachiman白山神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the mountains of Ishikawa prefecture, known for its stunning...
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Higan春日神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. The shrine is famo...
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Enma DaikahoroEight-Horned Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto kami of thunder and lightning, Enma Daikahoro, as well...
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Kane no KamiLocated in the heart of Kanazawa, Higashi Chaya District, Kanzan Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Located in the picturesque town of Kanazawa, Katsurahama Spring Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Amaterasu Omikami春日神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, dedicated to the s...
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HachimanLocated in the Echizen region of Ishikawa Prefecture, Daisenji Temple is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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BontenThe Kami no Makoto Shrine, located in Ishikawa Prefecture, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami...
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RyujinLocated in the Japanese Alps, White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to Ryujin, the drag...
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Yari no kamiLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Shirojuku Ward of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, White Mountain Shr...
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EbisuLocated in the town of Fukui, Ishikawa Prefecture, White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Located in the town of Echizen, Ishikawa Prefecture, 磯崎神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the ka...
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Located in the scenic town of Wakasa, the Eight Clouds Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Eight Saints Shrine is one of Japan's oldest...
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HachimanLocated in the scenic town of Komatsu, Hitohanehachimangu Shrine is a prominent Hachiman shrine dedi...
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BishamontenLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of...
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EnmaLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture,諏訪神社 is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrine...
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Amaterasu ŌmikamiThe Godai Jingū Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Dedicated...
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Hachiman OkamiWhite Mountain Shrine, located in the city of Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, is dedicated to the S...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Kanazawa, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the b...
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Sugawara no MichizaneLocated in the mountains of Ishikawa Prefecture, Yama-ō Tenmangu Shrine is a sacred site dedicated t...
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