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
Hokkaido
SeiryuLocated in the heart of Hokkaido, the Seiryu-jinsha shrine is dedicated to the kami of clear water a...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the scenic town of Otaru, Hokkaido, Tenryou Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Toyotama-himeLocated in the heart of Sapporo, Hokkaido's largest city, Toyofuku Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicat...
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Inari清田稲成神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the picturesque town of Otaru, Hokkaido, and is dedicated...
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InariFukushima Inari Shrine, located in the heart of Sapporo's Susukino district, is dedicated to the Shi...
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置戸神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the picturesque town of Abashiri, Hokkaido. Dedicated to the...
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HachimanLocated in the scenic town of Shiraoi, Hokkaido's northernmost city, Shiroi-jinja Shrine is a revere...
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Matsuo no OkamiAutumn Leaf Shrine, located in the heart of Sapporo's Susukino district, is dedicated to the Shinto...
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nullLocated in the scenic Sakhalin prefecture, the ancient Tsuruga Shrine, also known as Higaki-san shri...
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TsukuyomiAlasoten-yama Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Shibetsu Village, Shiraoi Town, in the Shikot...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Sapporo, Hokkaido's largest city, Dai Kuro-den (Great Black Shrine) is a his...
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OkuninushiLocated in the scenic town of Akan, the Jogan Shrine in Hokkaido is dedicated to the god of the land...
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Hokkaido
Tsuki-yomiToshogu Shrine in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture is famous for its ornate architecture and well-preserved...
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札幌市, 北海道
RyūjinLocated in the heart of 札幌市, 琶音神社 is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Hokkaido, dating bac...
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Hokkaido
nulllocated in the city of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Sword Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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nullLocated in the mountainous region of eastern Hokkaido, Yamagami Shrine is a lesser-known Shinto shri...
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nullTemplo de Shinto en Hokkaido, Japón, que ofrece una experiencia única para los visitantes. Durante l...
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Hokkaido
Yuzunakami佐女沼 Shrine, located in the Otaru city of Hokkaido, is a lesser-known Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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札幌市, 北海道
Fukushu-no-ItsuFukushu-no-Isu Jisha is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Hokkaido's largest city, Sapporo. De...
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Hokkaido
null新得神社, located in the scenic northern prefecture of Hokkaido, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to var...
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Hachiman TennoLocated in Hokkaido, 猿田彦大神 Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Hachiman Tenno, a god of war...
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Hikoji no KamiLocated in the heart of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Miyanokoi Hikoji Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to H...
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Yamato-yukihimeLocated in the picturesque town of Shikotsu-Toya National Park, True Birth Shrine is a serene and pe...
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新ひだか町, 北海道
元漁神社, located in New Hiyada town, northern Japan, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sea and it...
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