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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AmaterasuLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Higashi-ji Temple, or Dayotsu-jinja, is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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HachimanWhite Mountain Shrine, located in the town of Katsuyama, Ishikawa Prefecture, is dedicated to the Sh...
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Haru Ichigo GamiHaruichigo Shrine, located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto...
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InariLocated in the scenic prefecture of Ishikawa, 美峰稲荷神社 is a serene Shinto shrine nestled among l...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Hakuto Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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TsukiyomiKatsuragi-san Shrine, located in the city of Katsuragi in Ishikawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine de...
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HachimanTaisaiji Misakiyoshi no Hachiman Jinja, commonly known as Misakiyama Shrine, is a Shinto shrine loca...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Japan,金刀比羅神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Inari Okami, pa...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Upponji Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine ded...
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TsukuyomiLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa, Tsukiyomi no Mura Iseji (Tsuruoka) Tsukiyomi no Mura...
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Fudou Myo-oHighhama Oryose (Fudou Tsuka Shrine) is a Shinto shrine located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. De...
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TaisōjinTaisōjūgū Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Hakusan, in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikaw...
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Inari OkamiRich in tradition, Fuisashin-ma Shrine is a Shinto temple located at the foot of Mt. Fuji's non-domi...
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ŌkuninushiFukui Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Fukui City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The shrine dates back to...
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SusanooLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Eight Saints Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicat...
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Ansei, FujinAnseijūjī-jinsha, located in Ishikawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of Ans...
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Ō-no-machi no KamikazeNagaoka-san Shinko Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Nagaoka, Ishikawa Prefecture. De...
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FujisakiWooden Ship Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Dedicate...
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Hachiman諸江八幡神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the Ishikawa Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Eigh...
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BenzaitenLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Three Mouths Eight Horseshoes Shrine is a Shin...
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Inari OkamiThree-pouru Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Inari Okami, patron deity of rice, fertili...
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HachimanKamigawa-jinja, the main hall of the Higashi-ji Shrine in Kanazawa, is a significant example of the...
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Located in the heart of Kanazawa, the Double-Leaf Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Manyō no kamiLocated in the heart of Ishikawa, Manyo-ji Shrine is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the local...
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