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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Katsunohi OkamiThe Katsunohi Shrine in Shiga Prefecture is dedicated to the kami of fortune and prosperity, known a...
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nullThe Kokuryu Shrine in Shiga Prefecture is a small but historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami o...
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SengenLocated in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, Two-San Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, with a...
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Inari OkamiLocated in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, Shiritsu Tatsu Ifu Jinja is a well-preserved Heian-period shr...
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Amaterasu Ōmikami厳島神社 is a Shinto shrine located on Nagata Island in Lake Biwa, Shiga Prefecture. Dedicated to th...
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Hikorokimi no kamiHigh Altitude Cave Shrine, dedicated to the kami of the high mountains and forests of the Katsura re...
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Located in the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Tatsunokawa Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedi...
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Fukutsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, dedicated to the god of good...
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AmaterasuDayotsu Jinsha, a Shinto shrine located in the town of Katsuyama, Shiga Prefecture, is dedicated to...
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Tsukuyomi-no-OkamiEpoumya Shrine, located in the city of Omi-Hachiman, Shiga Prefecture, is dedicated to Tsukuyomi-no-...
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Daikokuten大将軍神社, located in Shiga Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of military victor...
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Ōkuni-IchiLocated in the city of Echizen, Shiga Prefecture, Ishidō Shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines and...
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HachimanCity Hall Shrine, located in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of...
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HachimanThe Omiya Hachiman Shrine, dedicated to Hachiman Ōkami, is a significant Shinto shrine located in Sh...
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Inari OkamiAnden Shinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture. Founded in 712, it...
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Located in the Hikone City of Shiga Prefecture, Sagiso Shrine is dedicated to the kami Yamato no Oka...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Omiya, Shiga Prefecture, Hundred Branches Shrine is one of Japan's most beaut...
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Rokuken no KamiRokuken Godo Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Maibara, Shiga Prefecture. Dedicated t...
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FujihideFukuhafu Shrine in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto god of fire and smithing, Fuj...
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Kizenjushi no OkamiKizenjushi Shrine, located in the city of Koka in Shiga Prefecture, is dedicated to the god of rice...
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Amaterasu ŌmikamiLocated in the city of Omi, Shiga Prefecture, 下野天満宮 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Am...
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HimikoThatagami Shrine, located in the town of Nagahama in Shiga Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto ka...
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Hachiman OkamiThatagahara Haramitsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Shiga Prefecture, dedicated to the deity...
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