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
Toshogu Shrine
Shizuoka
HoteiToshogu Shrine, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Japan's m...
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Toto Shrine
Shizuoka
Totsu-gamiToto Shrine, located in the city of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the worship of t...
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Tsushima Shrine
Shizuoka
InariTsushima Shrine, located in the city of Iwata in Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the god Inari...
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Tsushima Srine
Shizuoka
Okuninushi, Takamagahara OkamiLocated in the city of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Tsushima Shrine is a historic Shinto site dedicat...
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Ukei Shrine
Shizuoka
Kamado no OkamiLocated in the city of Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Ukei Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to the Sh...
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Unai Shrine
Shizuoka
Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Unai Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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Uomachi Inari Shrine
Shizuoka
Inari OkamiUomachi Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of rice and fertility. Lo...
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Wadahama Benzaiten Shrine
Shizuoka
BenzaitenWadahama Benzaiten Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the goddess of music, arts, and prosperity...
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Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine
Shizuoka
HachimanLocated in the heart of Gifu City, Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine is one of Japan's most famous and histor...
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Wamonosho Inari Shrine
Shizuoka
Located in the town of Okitsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Wamonosho Inari Shrine is a small yet significan...
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Yabashira Shrine
Shizuoka
Yabashira Shrine, located in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a revered...
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YahanshinSha
Shizuoka
Located in the city of Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture, Yahanshinsha Shrine is dedicated to the kami of...
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Yahashira Shrine
Shizuoka
RaijinLocated in the Fuji Five Lakes region of Shizuoka Prefecture, Yahashira Shrine is a historic Shinto...
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Yahashira Shrine
Shizuoka
YahashiraYahashira Shrine, located in the town of Iwata in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Yama Jinjya Shrine
Shizuoka
nullYama Jinjya Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the mountains of Shizuoka Prefecture, dedicated to...
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Yama Shrine
Shizuoka
Yama Shrine, located in the mountains of Shizuoka Prefecture, is a humble yet meaningful Shinto site...
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Yasaka Shrine
Shizuoka
Susano-oYasaka Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture, and is dedicat...
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Yatsu Akiba Shrine
Shizuoka
TsukuyomiYatsu Akiba Shrine, located in the town of Kakegawa in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedic...
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Yokose- Hachiman Shrine
Shizuoka
HachimanYokose-Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the city of Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture. Dedi...
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Yukawa Shrine
Shizuoka
OkuninushiLocated in the city of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Yukawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Oku...
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Yuzen Shrine
Shizuoka
Hachiman-gamiYuzen Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the...
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