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
Ōike Akiha Jinja
Shizuoka
Yamato no OkamiŌike Akiha Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Shizuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the Ōik...
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Oki Shrine
Shizuoka
Oi no KamiLocated in the city of Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, Oki Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Omiya Shrine
Shizuoka
HachimanLocated in the scenic town of Kamo, Shizuoka Prefecture, Omiya Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and m...
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Onbin-sama
Shizuoka
Inari OkamiLocated in the scenic city of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Onbin-sama Shrine is a revered Shinto...
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Oyama Shrine
Shizuoka
Amaterasu OmikamiOyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the...
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Raiden Shrine
Shizuoka
Raijin (Thunder God), Inazuma (Lightning Goddess)Raiden Shrine, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of thunder, Raijin, an...
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Rokusho Shrine
Shizuoka
HachimanRokusho Shrine, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a sacred site dedicated to the protection and ble...
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Rokusho Shrine
Shizuoka
nullRokusho Shrine, located in the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to t...
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Rokusho-jinja Shrine
Shizuoka
HachimanLocated in the town of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Rokusho-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Ryugu Shrine
Shizuoka
RyujinRyugu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Shizuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the water spirit Ryujin...
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San-jinjya Shrine
Shizuoka
Yamatsumi-no-kamiSan-jinjya Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The shrine...
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Sanai Shrine
Shizuoka
SanaiSanai Shrine is a small but historic Shinto shrine located in the city of Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefect...
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Sangu Shrine
Shizuoka
Suguwara no HojoSangu Shrine, located in the town of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Sarudahiko Shrine
Shizuoka
Saruda-hikoLocated in the city of Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Sarudahiko Shrine is dedicated to the god of sak...
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Sarutahiko Jinja
Shizuoka
SarutahikoSarutahiko Jinja is a historic Shinto shrine located in the town of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture. The...
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Sengen Shrine
Shizuoka
HachimanLocated in the town of Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, Sengen Shrine is a prominent Shinto site dedica...
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Shinmei shrine
Shizuoka
Located in the town of Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Shinmei Shrine
Shizuoka
Fuji-sanLocated in the heart of the Japanese Alps, Shinmei Shrine is a sacred Shinto site dedicated to the k...
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Shinmei Shrine
Shizuoka
SusanooLocated in the heart of Izu Peninsula, Shinmei Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the god...
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Shinmei Shrine
Shizuoka
Tsukuyomi-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture, Shinmei Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to the kami o...
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Shinmei Shrine
Shizuoka
Enno GyōjaLocated in the city of Ise, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Shinmei Shrine
Shizuoka
Kushenoi-no-KamiLocated in the city of Kikugawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shinmei Shrine is one of Japan's most ancient...
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Shinmeigu Shrine
Shizuoka
AmaterasuLocated in the city of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shinmeigu Shrine is a sacred Shinto site dedi...
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Shinmeigu Shrine
Shizuoka
nullLocated in the city of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shinmeigu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine...
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