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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BishamonLocated in the scenic town of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Sanbōgō Shrine is a lesser-known but histo...
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Amaterasu OmikamiLocated in the picturesque town of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, the Ise Grand Shrine is one of Japan'...
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Amaterasu OmikamiThe Godai Shrine, also known as the Ishibutai Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in Katsunuma, Ise C...
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InariLocated in the town of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, the front island Shrine is a small but historic S...
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External Forest Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kawanehon, Shizuoka Prefecture, Jap...
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KiyomunéKiyomuné Shrine, dedicated to the kami of the same name, is a Shinto shrine located in Izu City, Shi...
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Fujisangō no kamiThe Five Shrine of Fuji, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine that enshrines the five...
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InariThe Shrines of Fujisan, a group of six shrines dedicated to the deity Fujin, are located at the foot...
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ŌinagihimeLocated in the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture,东三方神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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KinroLocated in the town of Shimoda, Gold Sword Shrine is dedicated to the god of wealth and prosperity,...
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InariLocated in the city of Hamamatsu, in Shizuoka Prefecture, the Okunoin Inari Shrine is a significant...
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HachimanLocated in the town of Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, Usa Hachimangu Shrine is a sacred site dedicat...
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nullLocated in the city of Gamagata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Mi no Miyabiki Tenman-ji is a Shinto shrine de...
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Amaterasu, Fujin, RaijinLocated in the city of Mikata, Shizuoka Prefecture, San-sojinsha is a historic Shinto shrine dedicat...
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Mt. Koishi-kamiKoishikawa Shrine, located in the Japanese Alps of Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami of...
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AmaterasuThe Geku Shrine, located in the town of Yui in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a beautiful and historic Shin...
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RyūjinLocated in the city of Okazaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, Ryūjinsha is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Located in the mountains of Shizuoka Prefecture, Ifusa Shrine is dedicated to the god of fertility a...
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AmaterasuTsukasa Shrine, located in the mountains of Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to Tsukasa, a kami ass...
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nullGoryōji Shrines, such as Hara Shrine in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, are known for their uniq...
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Ryūjin池宮神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the Omaezaki city of Shizuoka prefecture, and its name transl...
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Tenman, FujineLocated in the city of Katskila, Shizuoka Prefecture, Three Wheels Shrine is a historic Shinto shrin...
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Mokutei no KamiMokutei Shrine, located in the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture, is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedicated...
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Okuninushi ŌkamiLocated in the scenic Shizuoka Prefecture, 鹿島神社 is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to the prote...
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