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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Inari OkamiLongerlin Inari Taishaso is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and fertility, Inari Okami,...
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ŌdaijinLocated in the heart of Shiga Prefecture, Tsu Island Shrine is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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InariToyokawa Inari Taishaso is a Shinto shrine located in Toyokawa, Shiga Prefecture, dedicated to the g...
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Tsu-ohime (Tsu Island Goddess)Located on the shores of Lake Biwa, Tsu Island Shrine is a sacred site in Shiga Prefecture, dedicate...
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Inari OkamiThe Eight Hundred Year Grand Shrine is dedicated to the god of prosperity, wealth, and good fortune...
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Amaterasu OmikamiThe Hie Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, and is one of the most famous...
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Gion-kuji-no-kamiGion-kuji Shinmokōji Shrine, located in Omi-Hachiman City, Shiga Prefecture, is a historic Shinto sh...
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Located in the city of Maibara, Shiga Prefecture, the Izunohasuhiko Shrine is dedicated to the sea g...
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Susanoo and OtohimeLocated in the picturesque town of Hikone, the Eighteen Hands Shrine is a revered Shinto shrine dedi...
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RyujinReport Temple, located in the town of Hikone in Shiga Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedica...
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Autumn Leaves Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the picturesque town of Katsuyama, Shiga Prefectu...
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nullHigh Castle Shrine, located in the heart of Shiga Prefecture, is a sacred Shinto site honoring the g...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Omi, Shiga Prefecture, the Toyo Kame Shinmei (豊勝稲荷大明神) Shrine is one o...
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Amaterasu愛宕大神 Shrine, located in the city of Omi, Shiga Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous and his...
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Ryujin, Ukanose no OkamiLocated in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture,野神 Shrine is a lesser-known yet historically sig...
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Ame-no-HimuchiAitakamatsu Taishan, located in Shiga Prefecture, is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of...
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EnmaLocated in the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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InariPrayasanjusha Shrine, located in Shiga Prefecture, is dedicated to the worship of Emperor Jinmu, the...
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TsukiyomiSpring Day Shrine, located in the Omi region of Shiga Prefecture, is a notable Shinto site dedicated...
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Inari OkamiIzuo Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Echizen, Shiga Prefecture, dedicated to the gods of fertil...
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OkuninushiLocated in the heart of Echizen Province, High Altitude Shrine is a revered Shinto site that honors...
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InariLocated in the city of Nagahama,犬上神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the god of ric...
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Arahimi-no-kamiLocated in the city of Nagahama, Arashigajinsha Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the dei...
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KomachiLocated in the city of Nagahama, Agatsune Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami Komachi, a...
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