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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Shiga
OkuninushiLocated in the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Rokuroku-jinja is a historic Shinto shrine dedicate...
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InariLocated in the town of Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture's neighboring Shiga Prefecture, is the Nakatanido...
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Shiga
Amaterasu OmikamiIse Grand Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Koka, Shiga Prefecture, dedicated to the Sun Goddess...
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Bozu-tennouThe Tenno-ya Shrine, dedicated to the Emperor of Japan, is a historic Shinto shrine located in Inuya...
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Shiga
Located in the picturesque town of Mino, Shiga Prefecture, Futsu-gata Nanazono Shrine is a revered S...
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Minamoto no Yoshitsune柳生八坂神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Shiga Prefecture, dedicated to the legendary warrior Mina...
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AmaterasuLocated in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, Tenseki-taisha Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Katsuta, Shiga Prefecture, Kamomado Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedica...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in Echizen Province, today's Nankoyama Shrine is one of the few Shinto shrines dedicated to...
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Shiga
Kan no OnnaLocated in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, Kan no-ma Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to Ka...
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Nestled in the scenic Shiga Prefecture, 貴船御霊神社 is a tranquil Shinto shrine dedicated to the re...
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Mustsan-sanMustsansanjinsha is a Shinto shrine located in Omi, Shiga Prefecture, dedicated to the deity of Must...
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Inari ŌkamiLocated in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, Daigashōran Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine de...
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Okumaya Hachiman-gamiFudokuyama Shrine, located in the town of Katsuta, Shiga Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine tha...
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RyūgūLocated in the mountains of Shiga Prefecture, Ryūgū-jinja Shrine is dedicated to Ryūgū, a water deit...
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Dōsō-inara比都佐神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, dedicated to the kami Dōsō-inara,...
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MaegamiLocated in the scenic town of Nagaoka, Shimojioka-maegami Shrine is a tranquil oasis nestled amidst...
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Shiga
Inari OkamiWest Shrine in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture is a notable Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Inari Okami,...
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Shiga
nullTenman-ji Shrine in Shiga Prefecture is dedicated to the kami of prosperity, peace, and good fortune...
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Shiga
Located in the scenic town of Nagahama, Shuujitsu Shrine honors the deity of prosperity and good for...
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Shiga
Takikawa-kamiTakiyoshida Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Mino, Shiga Prefecture. Dedicated to Ta...
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Shiga
Located in the town of Hikawa, Shiga Prefecture, Yamazudo Shrine is a small yet historic Shinto temp...
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Mika no OkamiLocated in Echizen Province, Shiga Prefecture, the Twelve Shrine of Mika no Okami is a revered Shint...
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EnmaLocated in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, Eight Gates Shrine is dedicated to the protection...
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