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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Dan-no-UraDan no Ura Shrine, located in Kyoto, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Dan-no-Ura, who was said to ha...
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TakemikazuchiLocated in the heart of Kyoto, White Castle Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of the w...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Tenryu-ji Temple's adjacent Shoren-in Shrine is dedicated to Hachiman...
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Tsukiyomi no KamiMoon Reading Shrine is a sacred Shinto site in Kyoto dedicated to the god of poetry, literature, and...
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AmaterasuThe Shrine of Amaterasu, located in Kyoto, is one of the most revered Shinto shrines dedicated to th...
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Fuma no KamiLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Fuma no Kami Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to Fuma no Kam...
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Kiyomizu-taishaKiyomizu-dera, also known as Kiyomizu-taisha, is a renowned Shinto shrine in Kyoto, Japan. Dedicated...
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HachimanThree-no-michi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kyoto, dedicated to the three gods of war: Susan...
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Taka MikoFire Engine God Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto, dedicated to the deity of fire engines and firef...
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RōjinRōjinsha is a Shinto shrine located in Kyoto, dedicated to the deity Rōjin, an ancestral god associa...
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Kawahagashi Shrine, located in Kyoto Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of water a...
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TakehisaTakeshima Shrine, also known as Takehisa Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in Kyoto, dedicated to t...
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TenmanTennōji Shrine, dedicated to the god of prosperity and good fortune, is a prominent Shinto site in K...
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Mount Takao no KamiLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Mountain Shrine is a tranquil oasis that honors the spirits of the mo...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Eight Hills Shrine (Hachiman-dera) is a revered Shinto site dedicated...
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Inari OkamiOld County Town Fukuin Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the rice-grain deity Inari Okami, loca...
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Ō-no-tyū-mi-kamiWhenenoyama Shrine, located in the heart of Kyoto, is dedicated to the Shinto deity of war and victo...
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Marumo-no-okamiLocated in the heart of Kyoto, the Eighteen Hara Shrine is dedicated to Marumo-no-okami, a kami asso...
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Amaterasu新宮神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu in Kyoto, Japan. The shrine's arc...
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SusanohimeLocated in the heart of Kyoto, 素盞嗚命神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanohime, a legendary...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Eight Saints Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the worship...
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Susanoo no OkamiLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Matsuo Shrine is one of Japan's most revered Shinto shrines dedicated...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Nara,厳島社 (Sumiyoshima Shrine) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sea god...
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AndagiAndagi Jinja, a Shinto shrine located in the Arashiyama area of western Kyoto, is dedicated to the k...
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