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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Kushinada-himeKushida Shrine, located in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Kushinada-hime...
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Fudō MyōōFudō-Myōō Inari Shrine, located in Shiga Prefecture, is a sacred site dedicated to the Shinto deity...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Omiya, Shiga Prefecture, Ōdai-chaya Hachiman Shrine is a historic Shinto shri...
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Ryōgoku TenmanStacked tiled roofs and vermilion lanterns are characteristic of the Ryōan-ji style found at 栗栖天...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoTenjin-ya, or Tenjin Shrine in English, is a Shinto shrine located in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefectur...
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Kuwabara no KamiThe Twelve General Gods Shrine, located in Shiga Prefecture, is a lesser-known Shinto shrine dedicat...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Omi, Shiga Prefecture, the Six Gates Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedic...
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Minatoguchi-no-KamiLocated in the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Hon-den Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicate...
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Oinoshikubo no OkamiLocated in the city of Moriyama, Shiga Prefecture, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is a revered Shinto site d...
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Amaterasu and SusanooThe Hie Shrine, located in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, is a prominent Shinto shrine dedicated to the s...
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HachimanLocated in Shiga Prefecture, the Katsuragi Shrine is dedicated to the deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto, known...
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Nishinaga HoshinjaNear Tsunai-尾神社本殿, or Nishinaga Hoshinja in Japanese, is a Shinto shrine located in the city of...
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HachimanGodai Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Koka, Shiga Prefecture. Dedicated to the kami...
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InariThe social gathering place shrine in Shiga Prefecture is a small but historic Shinto site dedicated...
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Oya no KamiThe Omiya Shrine in Shiga Prefecture is a beautiful example of traditional Japanese architecture, wi...
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拝殿 Shrine, located in the city of Omiya, Shiga Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine that dates...
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OinaginoǦiLocated in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, RyōōōŊn-gŏjin-sa is one of Japan's oldest and most respected sh...
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Oinashi-Ōno-michi no KamiKuwasaka Jingu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Kuwasaka District of Shiga Prefecture, Japan...
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Taiho-no-kamiLocated in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, the Sumiyoshi Shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines and a sac...
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Amaterasu Omikami若宮八幡宮神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, famous for its as...
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Kanmu, Oboke-no-kamiLocated in the city of Omi, Shiga Prefecture, Tenno-ya Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated...
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Ame no OkamiRespectfully, the Shrine of Takasago-gami, located in the heart of Shiga Prefecture, invites visitor...
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InariLocated in Echizen, Shiga Prefecture, the Omihachiman Inari Shrine is one of Japan's most famous shr...
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OodannaEight-Horse Temple Shrine in Shiga Prefecture is dedicated to the god of wind and storms, as well as...
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