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
Shiratori Shrine
Shizuoka
Tsukuyomi no OkamiLocated in the beautiful town of Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shiratori Shrine is a tranquil oasis surr...
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Shizuoka Tenmangu Shrine
Shizuoka
Sugawara no MichizaneLocated in the heart of Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Tenmangu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Sugawara Shrine
Shizuoka
Sugawara no MichizaneSugawara Shrine, located in the city of Iwata in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine de...
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Sui Jinjya Shrine
Shizuoka
Water SpiritLocated in the city of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Sui Jinjya Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Sui-jinjya Shrine
Shizuoka
Suigetsu-no-kamiSui-jinjya Shrine in Shizuoka Prefecture is dedicated to the water deity, Suigetsu-no-kami, a local...
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Suijinja Shrine
Shizuoka
Located in the city of Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture, Suijinja Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine ded...
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Sumiyoshi Shrine
Shizuoka
Located in the city of Ise, Shizuoka Prefecture, Sumiyoshi Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most...
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Susanoo Shrine
Shizuoka
SusanooSusanoo Shrine in Shizuoka Prefecture is dedicated to the god of storms, wind, and fertility, Susano...
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Suwa Jinja
Shizuoka
Amaterasu-OkamiLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Shizuoka, Suwa Jinja Shrine is dedicated to the kami Amaterasu...
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Suwa Shrine
Shizuoka
SuwaLocated in the mountains of Shizuoka Prefecture, Suwa Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most rever...
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Swabe Shrine
Shizuoka
OkuninushiLocated in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Swabe Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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Swabe Taisha Shrine
Shizuoka
Swabe Taisha Shrine, located in the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture, is one of Japan's most revered shr...
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Takane-Hakusan Shrine
Shizuoka
HakusanTakane-Hakusan Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in the city of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture,...
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Takaoka Inari
Shizuoka
Inari OkamiTakaoka Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the deity of rice, fertility, and...
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Takiyama Fudoson Shrine
Shizuoka
Fudo Myo-oTakiyama Fudoson Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The...
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Tanna Shrine
Shizuoka
TannaTanna Shrine, located in the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture, is a tranquil oasis that showcases tradit...
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Ten-jinjya Shrine
Shizuoka
Amaterasu OmikamiTen-jinjya Shrine, located in the scenic town of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a serene and tranqui...
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Tenchi Shrine
Shizuoka
Tenchi Shrine enshrines the kami of heaven and earth, known as Tenji in Japanese.Located in the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture, Tenchi Shrine is a serene and tranquil oasis amidst the...
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Tenjinja
Shizuoka
Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, Tenjinja Shrine is a revered Shinto temple ded...
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Tenmangu Shrine
Shizuoka
Sugawara no MichizaneTenmangu Shrine is a renowned Shinto shrine located in the city of Katsunuma, Shizuoka Prefecture. D...
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Tenmanjin Shrine
Shizuoka
TenmanjinLocated in the city of Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture, Tenmanjin Shrine is dedicated to the god of pro...
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Tenpaku Shrine
Shizuoka
TakemikazuchiLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Shizuoka, Tenpaku Shrine is a prominent Shinto site dedicated...
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Togami Shrine
Shizuoka
Togami-OkamiTogami Shrine, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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Toji Hachiman Shrine
Shizuoka
HachimanToji Hachiman Shrine, located in the city of Fujiyoshida in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a historic Shint...
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