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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FugenshaFugensha Shrine, located in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, is a sacred Shinto site honoring the...
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Ise Grand Shrine in Shikoku is the only branch of Ise Grand Shrine in Mie Prefecture, and is believe...
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Saito- no-MikotoLocated in the scenic Tokushima Prefecture,斎神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the Sa...
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RyujinBoarded House Shrine, located in Tokushima Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of th...
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Kashi no KamiElm Shrine, located in the picturesque town of Imabari in Tokushima Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine d...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the scenic town of Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture's Misono Village is home to the revered K...
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GohaGoga Jinja, dedicated to the Shinto kami Goha, is a serene temple nestled in the heart of Tokushima...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, 湯殿神社 (Hotondo Shrine) is a sacred Shinto site dedi...
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RyokujinLocated in the scenic town of Ayagawa, Shikoku, the Sanrizuka Ryōkūjin Shrine is dedicated to the Ry...
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Located in the heart of Tokushima, Eight Hills Shrine is dedicated to the kami of the eight hills th...
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Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Raijin-no-KamiLocated in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, Eighteen Hands Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to th...
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Amenosakuya-himeIse-ajaya Sanmon is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Irabu, Tokushima Prefecture. The shrine w...
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Kingotsu Shrine, dedicated to Kingotsu no Kami, is a Shinto shrine located in the scenic town of Nak...
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Located in the heart of Shikoku, Ifuku Shrine is dedicated to Mikoto no Ōe, a legendary princess fro...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, Ōkawa Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari Ok...
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Emperor SuitsuThe Imperial Prince Shrine, located in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site d...
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Shishimai-kamiThe Katsurahama Shrine, located in Tokushima Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shishimai-kami, a group...
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Middle Village Shrine, located in the scenic town of Shikoku's Minami District, is dedicated to the...
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nullLocated in the heart of Tokushima City, Richa Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the go...
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DōsaiThe Dōsai-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tokushima Prefecture, dedicated to the deity of...
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AmaterasuDayo-jinja, located in Tokushima Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amatera...
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Okuninushi no KamiHigh Tower Shrine, located in Tokushima Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity of the sea and...
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Okami no kamiSpring Day Shrine, located in the scenic city of Tokushima, is a revered Shinto site that honors the...
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Located in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, 瓦戔嗚神社 (Iroha-ozato Shrine) is a historic Shinto...
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