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.
30,440 shrines found
Ōyabu Inari Shrine
Kanagawa
Inari ŌkamiŌyabu Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kanagawa, dedicated to the kami of fertility and pr...
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Raiden Shrine
Kanagawa
RaijinRaiden Shrine, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of thunder and lightni...
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Raijin Shrine
Kanagawa
Raijin (Thunder God)Raijin Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Raijin, the Japanese god of thunder and lightning. As...
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Rokujyoouji Shrine
Kanagawa
RokujyoRokujyoouji Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the city of Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. The shri...
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Rokutenno
Kanagawa
Fūjin, Raijin, Enma Daiō, Jikininki, Gashadokuro and HōeiLocated in the city of Odawara, Rokutenno Shrine is dedicated to the six heavenly kings of Buddhism,...
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Ryuguchi Mei Shrine
Kanagawa
nullRyuguchi Mei Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Kanagawa Prefecture, dedicated to Ryoguchi-no-...
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Ryuko Shrine
Kanagawa
Epidemic prevention deitiesA local shrine dedicated to protection against epidemics and diseases, reflecting the historical imp...
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Ryuzo Daigongen
Kanagawa
Dragon deityA gongen shrine dedicated to a dragon deity, reflecting the syncretic traditions that blend Shinto a...
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Ryuzo Shrine
Kanagawa
Dragon deity (Ryujin)A Shinto shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to dragon deities, reflecting the traditional Japan...
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Samukawa Shrine
Kanagawa
Samukawa DaijinSamukawa Shrine is an ancient Shinto shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture known for its role in protecting...
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Sanada Shrine
Kanagawa
A shrine dedicated to members of the Sanada clan, particularly honoring the legendary warrior Sanada...
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Sangan Rokusoku Inari Shrine
Kanagawa
Inari Okami (Three-Eyed, Six-Legged manifestation)A unique Inari shrine dedicated to a rare three-eyed, six-legged manifestation of Inari Okami, the S...
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Sankeien Tenmangu Shrine
Kanagawa
MichizaneSankeien Tenmangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kanagawa Prefecture, dedicated to the deity S...
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Sanno Dainichi Shrine
Kanagawa
Oyamakui-no-kami and Dainichi NyoraiA Shinto shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture that combines traditional Sanno worship with Buddhist element...
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Sanno Shrine
Kanagawa
Oyamakui-no-kamiSanno Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the mountain deity Oyamakui-no-kami, following the Sann...
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Sanno Shrine
Kanagawa
Oyamakui-no-kamiSanno Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the mountain deity Oyamakui-no-kami, part of the Hie sh...
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Sanno Shrine
Kanagawa
Oyamakui-no-kamiA Sanno shrine dedicated to the mountain deity Oyamakui-no-kami, representing the syncretic traditio...
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Sanno Shrine
Kanagawa
Oyamakui-no-kamiSanno Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the mountain deity Oyamakui-no-kami, following the Sann...
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Sanno Shrine
Kanagawa
Oyamakui-no-kamiA Sanno shrine dedicated to the mountain deity Oyamakui-no-kami, reflecting the syncretic tradition...
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Sano Hachiman Shrine
Kanagawa
Hachiman (God of War and Divine Protection)Sano Hachiman Shrine is a local Hachiman shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the deified Empe...
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Sarutahiko Daijin Shrine
Kanagawa
Sarutahiko no OkamiA shrine dedicated to Sarutahiko no Okami, the leading deity who guided Ninigi no Mikoto during his...
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