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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Tokushima
nullLocated in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, house Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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IgnobiusIgnobius God Shrine, dedicated to the deities of Tokushima Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine l...
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BishamondōGold Sword Bishamon Shrine, located in Tokushima Prefecture, is a Shinto temple dedicated to Bishamo...
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RyūjinFloating Island Shrine, located in Tokushima Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami of the sea and its...
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徳島県徳島市, Tokushima
InariTsuki-miya Shrine, located in the heart of Shikoku Island, is a sacred site dedicated to the god of...
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nullLocated in the scenic Tokushima Prefecture, 御世神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the spirit of a...
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Susanoo/OdinoLocated in the heart of Tokushima, Ifuku Shrine, also known as若宮神社, is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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ArahonamiThe Arahonami Shrine, located in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, is a sacred site dedicated to th...
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Amaterasu and SusanooIrima Shrine, located in Tokushima Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amate...
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垂水神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the scenic town of Imabari, Tokushima Prefecture, known for i...
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Located in the scenic Tokushima Prefecture, 鴨居神社 is a lesser-known Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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InariIndo-shrines, including the Ichiban-za shrine in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, and the Dewa-san shrine in Niiga...
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Ukanoe-no-kamuyumi延寿寺 is a Shinto shrine located in Tokushima Prefecture, dedicated to the protection of fishermen...
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Tokushima
Hoko-gamiOne-rope temple, a unique architectural style of the Izumo region, can be found in one-rope Shinto s...
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Ōsona-no-kamiThe Ōsona Shrine in Tokushima Prefecture is dedicated to the kami of a young prince, believed to be...
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Ogita no KamiLocated in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, Ogita Jinja Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicat...
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Ame-no-minakuni, Tsurugi-no-kamiTsurugi-Okami Shrine, located in Tokushima Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of thunder, Ts...
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nullLocated in the heart of Tokushima, 下土居神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of t...
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Eki-no-tailaEki no taila Shinto shrine, dedicated to the deity Eki-no-taila, located in the Koyasan area of Toku...
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Royal Villa Shrine in Tokushima Prefecture, dedicated to the god of agriculture and prosperity, Ryuj...
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Ōzumo no KamiGodai-ji Shinto Shrine in Tokushima is dedicated to the protection and prosperity of crops, particul...
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Ōsona Shrine, located in the heart of Tokushima City, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the deit...
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The Spring Day Shrine in Tokushima Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of spring and...
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Tenjin, Inari, OkumikuzushiTenjinsha Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Tokushima City, dedicated to the god of...
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