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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InariLocated in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, Muso Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to I...
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Tsukimiga Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture. Dedicated to...
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OkuninushiLocated in the city of Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, the Daikōmyōjin Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicat...
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HachimanBasho-ara Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, dedicated...
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建岡神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Yamanashi Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of rice and agric...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, Kinshō Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god Inari Oka...
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ShinmeiRich in natural beauty and history,富士御室浅間神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of Moun...
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Mustsukuri Hoko kokuryu-jinshaMustsukuri Hoko kokuryu-jinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the Fujikawaguchiko town of Yamanashi P...
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Inari OkamiLocated in Yamanashi Prefecture, the Inari Okura Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines...
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MirokuThe Unmoving Buddha (Fushimi Inari's sister shrine), located in the mountains of Yamanashi Prefectur...
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EnmeiLocated in the heart of Japan's scenic mountains, Ishikiri Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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nullLocated in the heart of Japan's picturesque Kofu Valley, mountain temple Shitennō-ji is a significan...
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Koyomi no Kamisami小山神社, located in Yamanashi Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the mountain kami, Koyomi...
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RyūjinLocated in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, Sanrinju-sha is a charming Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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BenzaitenLocated in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, 阿字ヶ池弁財天 Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to Be...
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Located in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, Maruyama-oka Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated...
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nullLocated in the mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture, the Dozoshin Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary dedicate...
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Nakayama OkamiLocated in the mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture, Mountain Middle Enshrinement Shrine is a sacred si...
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SusanooNara no Okami Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Dedicated to the sun...
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Yamato no OkamiLocated in the mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture, the Kamikatsura Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Located in the heart of Japanese Alps, the hot spring shrine of Tsumago-jinja is a serene and pictur...
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InariInari Okami, the Shrimp God, is revered at Inari Taishasojin in Ichi-no-Tani, Yamanashi Prefecture....
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KunitsukamiKami Futsu no Okami Shrine, also known as the諏訪神社, is a Shinto shrine located in Yamanashi Prefe...
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Susa-no-OkamiThe Eight-Fold Temple Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto deity Susa-no-Okami, is a historic site in Yam...
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