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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Shimane
KingotsuKingotsu Shrine, located in the Shimane Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Kingotsu. The s...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Seibu Hachiman Shrine is a well-preserved example...
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InariIshitsukawa Shrine, located in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated t...
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HachimanIwakita Hachiman Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto god of war and protector, Hachiman, is situated on...
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Oinagi-sanGoldfield Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture. Dedicated to the Shin...
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OyashiroDaiso-gu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. Dedicated to the go...
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Located in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Ōnami Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Ōnam...
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Inari Ō-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Masuda, Shimane Prefecture, the Ōsai Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to I...
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Motsu no KamiLocated in the city of Matsue, Material Town's Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of m...
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This Shinto shrine, originally dedicated to the god of fertility and prosperity, is located in the s...
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Narai no OkamiRiver Narai Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the river and fertility, believed to h...
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ŌkuninushiLocated in the city of Karatsu, Fukuoka Prefecture, is not our focus but rather in Shizugatake ono-d...
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Hachiman OkamiLocated in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Eightfold Temple Shrine (Hachiman-gu) is a promin...
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RyujinLocated in the heart of Shimane Prefecture, Onsen Shinsho is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the water...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Honro Shrine is dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, a...
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Matsushima綿津見神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Okayama, Shimane Prefecture. Dedicated to the k...
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Iwami no Okami楮祖神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Iwami, Shimane Prefecture. Dedicated to the kami...
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HachimanLocated in the scenic town of Iwami, Ahiti Hachiman-gu Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to...
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TakaokamiMiyayagahara Shrine, located in the picturesque Miyayagawa Valley in Shimane Prefecture, is dedicate...
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HamashinLocated in the scenic town of Masuda, Shimane Prefecture's Matsuyama City is home to Hamashinsha, a...
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HikoboshiThe消防神社, located in Shimane Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of fire and prot...
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nullRecruit Soul Shrine, located in the beautiful Shimane Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated...
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Located in the city of Matsue, Dayotsu Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the deity Oinami...
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Daiyotsu-jinsha is dedicated to the kami of the sea, often referred to as Daiyotsu. Kami_enshrined: [ 'Daiyotsu' ]Located in the city of Okayama, Shimane Prefecture's Oki Island is home to Daiyotsu-jinsha, a Shinto...
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