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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Toyama
TakaokamiFukugi-jinja Shrine, located in the mountains of Toyama Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto kami...
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ShirahoshiLocated in the mountains of Toyama Prefecture, White Swan Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the...
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OtohimeLocated in the city of Toyama, 子浦出雲神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Otohime, the sea goddess...
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Located in the city of Toyama, Fujisan Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Mt. Fuji, Japan's icon...
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HachimanLocated in the mountains of Toyama Prefecture, Utsunomiya-ya Hachiman Shrine is a revered Shinto sit...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Toyama Prefecture, Godaijingu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Inari Okami菅原神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Toyama, Toyama Prefecture. The shrine is dedicate...
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Water Heaven Palace Shrine, located in the city of Kanazawa, Toyama Prefecture, is dedicated to Kait...
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nullVillage Shrine, located in the picturesque town of Kamikawa, is a revered Shinto site that honors th...
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This Shinto shrine in Toyama Prefecture is dedicated to the local deity, believed to be involved in...
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Located in the heart of Toyama, this Shinto shrine is dedicated to the kami of agriculture and prosp...
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Located in the mountainous region of Toyama Prefecture,山神様 Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deit...
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HachimanHakusan Shrine, located in the scenic town of Hakusan in Toyama Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shin...
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TsunehitoLocated in the mountains of Toyama Prefecture, Okutsugune Shrine is dedicated to Tsunehito, the deit...
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Inari OkamiInaka-Hashi Shrine, dedicated to the rice goddess Inari, is located in the heart of Toyama Prefectur...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Toyama Prefecture,菅原神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Ok...
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Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Toyama, Eight Horses Temple Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Su...
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AmaterasuLocated in the city of Toyama, Dayotsu Shrine is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu and is one o...
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Okami波自加彌神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Toyama Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Okami, a S...
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InariLocated in the coastal town of Noto, Toyama Prefecture, Flower Garden Shrine is a Shinto temple dedi...
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InariLocated in the Kurobe Valley of Toyama Prefecture, Hyouga Shintai no Michi is a historic and scenic...
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Murooka no Okami, HachimanLocated in the heart of Toyama Prefecture, 雄山神社中宮祈願殿 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Inari平川神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Toyama Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the plain and fer...
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Sugawara-no-mikotoLocated in the heart of Toyama, dayo no ya no miya dayo shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the d...
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