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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Kazekuni no Okami, Ryugushi no OkamiLocated in the city of Gokashima, Shiga Prefecture, is the ancient Shrine of Ryogoku, dedicated to t...
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Located in the city of Gokashima, Shiga Prefecture, RyōryŇūng-wō ( Ryŏryu 癴トん訾) is a Shinto shri...
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RyūryūjinThe White Dragon God Shrine is dedicated to the revered dragon deity, Ryūryūjin, in Shiga Prefecture...
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Inari OkamiKotohira-dera Kacho-in ability is known to be a source of purification and protection in the city of...
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ŌkuninushiCity Katsuyama Shrine, dedicated to the god of the sea and fertility, is located on a small island i...
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Amaterasu OmikamiLocated in the city of Omiya, Shiga Prefecture, Katsura Jinja Shrine is dedicated to the sun goddess...
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Amaterasu Ōmikami愛宕神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Echizen, Shiga Prefecture, dedicated to the deity Amaterasu Ō...
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BishamontenMikoto no Yasu-maya Shrine, also known as Bishamon-jinja, is a Shinto shrine located in Hikone, Shig...
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nullMatsuoka Daikinen Shrine in Shiga Prefecture honors Matsuoka Daikin, a legendary figure from Japanes...
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ŌtamiYugawa Shrine, located in the picturesque town of Ryukōji in Shiga Prefecture, is a serene Shinto sa...
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Minamoto no YoritomoLocated in the city of Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Kinryu Daimyojin is one of Japan's oldest and most fa...
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Otori Okami津島神社 is a Shinto shrine located on Tsushima Island, Shiga Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to...
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InariLocated in the town of Naka, on the shores of Lake Biwa, Asahi no Soko Shrine is a Shinto shrine ded...
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MinakachisamaLocated in the city of Omiya, Shiga Prefecture, Middle no Minakachisama Shrine is a Shinto shrine de...
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TsukiyomiDayatsuyu Shrine, dedicated to the kami of daylight and prosperity, is a revered Shinto site in Lake...
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Amaterasu Omikami日吉社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture. Dedicated to the sun go...
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Aoi no TsurugiAiodatsumiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, dedicated to the god Aoi...
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Takamuku no OkamiHighly revered in the Shiga prefecture, 高知穂社 (Takamukushi-sha) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to T...
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DaishogunLocated in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, Daishogun-jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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nullLocated in the city of Omiya, Shiga Prefecture, Saijin-dera Temple is one of Japan's most revered Sh...
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InariLocated in the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Kinzan-hyakki Taisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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AmaterasuLocated in the city of Omi, Shiga Prefecture,稲荷社 Shrine is a highly revered Shinto shrine dedicat...
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RyujinLocated in Shiga Prefecture, Eight Hells Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the sea,...
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Spring Day Shrine, located in Shiga Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun god...
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