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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Hokkaido
TsukuyomiThis Shinto shrine, dedicated to the god of agriculture and prosperity, is nestled in the heart of r...
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OnokamiLocated in the scenic town of Otaru, Hokkaido's former silver mining hub, 上仁井別神社 (Kamikawa-jou...
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今金町, 北海道
Located in the city of Asahikawa, Hokkaido's largest city, day-to-day progress is often associated w...
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Yamatani no OkamiGold Valley Shrine, located in Hokkaido's northern wilderness, honors the kami of gold mining and ab...
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nullGodai-ji Shrine, located in the scenic Sakhalin Island, is a Shinto shrine situated at the foot of G...
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SusanooLocated in the scenic Chitose region of Hokkaido, West Lake Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god Su...
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Okunishi国縫神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Shiraoi, Hokkaido Prefecture. The shrine is dedic...
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SusanooLocated in the scenic town of Kitanaka, Hokkaido, Richi-no-hatsumi-yama Eight-horned Susanoo Shrine...
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Odara-tsu-kami-hoshina-gusa no KamiHokkaido's remote and rugged beauty has inspired the spiritual energy of Odara-tsu-kami-hoshina-gusa...
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Izumudakami-no-kamiThe Shiroiwa Izumudakami Shrine, located on the coast of Hokkaido, is dedicated to the god of the se...
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Raijin栄原金刀比羅神社, located in Sapporo's central district, is one of the oldest shrines in Hokkaido wi...
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InariLocated in the heart of rural Hokkaido, 靜狩稲荷神社 is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to the wors...
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Sugawara no MichizaneLocated in the heart of Hakodate City, Hakodatetsugu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Tsukuyom...
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Located in the city of Sapporo, Hokkaido's largest metropolitan area, Eight-Horned Shrine is one of...
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Tsuchi-no-kamiLocated in the scenic town of Kitami, Hokkaido, 小泽神社 (Kowai-jinja) is a small yet significant Sh...
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Inari ŌkamiNational Treasure国富稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine in Sapporo, Hokkaido, dedicated to the rice god Ina...
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Located in the scenic Goda Plain of eastern Hokkaido, Goda no Hikari-mura Shrine is a historic Shint...
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HachimanLocated in the scenic town of Aomori, Hokkaido's largest prefecture, Outokami Daikannon Hachiman Tai...
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nullLocated in the heart of Hokkaido,下徳富神社 (Shimokatsurabu Shrine) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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GiyuzeGiy泽神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Hokkaido, Japan. Dedicated to the kami of the same name, Giy...
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nullWater-Sky Palace Shrine in Hokkaido is dedicated to the kami of water and weather, revered by the in...
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TsukuyomiNew Tenjinzuka Shrine in Hokkaido is dedicated to the Shinto kami of agriculture and abundance, beli...
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Located in the scenic Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Hokkaido's 'waterfall town', on the shores of Lak...
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InariLocated in the heart of Sapporo, Hokkaido's largest city, Hiyomizaka Shrine is a popular Shinto shri...
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