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 OkamiLocated in the scenic Akita Prefecture, 唌松山天日宮 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of ri...
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TakamoriLocated in Akita Prefecture,諏訪神社 is one of Japan's oldest shrines, with a history dating back to...
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Autumnida Futsu-miya Shrine, located in Akita Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto kami of fertili...
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RiceRin Handsōgūjinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Akita, which was once an important cent...
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nullLocated in Akita Prefecture, the Sangetsu-jinsha Shrine is dedicated to a kami associated with the c...
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Amaterasu, SusanooAi Dateyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Akita City, dedicated to the sun godde...
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InariThe Washio Shrine, located in Akita Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari Okami. As one...
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Located in the city of Akita, 御前井 Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of...
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Sanji-sanLocated in the Akita Prefecture, Sanji-ji Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity of abunda...
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HachimanLocated in Akita Prefecture, Motochondzaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of war and...
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HachimanMusta Gawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of prosperity and good fortune, located i...
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AmaterasuResha-ji Shrine, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, is a Shinto shrine located in Akita Prefect...
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Inari正一位南東稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Akita city, dedicated to Inari Okami,...
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Okodo no KamiLocated in the heart of Akita, Iwai-machi, Haguro City's popular sightseeing spot is Okido Iwa Shrin...
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Inari OkamiIshihara Shrine, located in Akita Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of rice, sake, and fert...
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AmenozukamiLove Goddess Shrine in Akita Prefecture, dedicated to the Shinto deity of love and fertility, Amater...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the Akita Prefecture, Indehara Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to Inari Okami, the ka...
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Mokō no kamiLocated in the scenic city of Akita,木境大物忌神社 (Mokken Daibutsu Jinjya) is a historic Shinto shr...
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ŌmachiLocated in the heart of Akita Prefecture, Ōmachi-gami-uchi Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Ōma...
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GoshinokamiLocated in the historic town of Dewa, Akita Prefecture, Tomiya-ji Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto...
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InariUga-jinja, located in Akita Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice, agriculture...
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Uga-OkamiUga Shrine, located in Akita Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of Inari Okami,...
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Inari OkamiStar Ridge Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deities of agriculture and fertility, located...
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HachimanTemple of the Eight Deities is a Shinto shrine located in Akita, dedicated to the worship of the eig...
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