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.
30,440 shrines found
Aomori
Tangemaru-gamiLocated in the heart of Aomori City, Tangemon-gu Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Tangemaru-g...
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Mikura-oki-toraThe Sōan-gū Shrine in Aomori Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto kami of the sea and fishing, with...
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AmaterasuLocated in the heart of Aomori, odayimasayama-sha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Am...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Aomori City, Takasago Hachiman Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Hachi...
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Inari OkamiIndra Shrine, located in Aomori Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the worship of Ina...
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MongōzōnoMongōzono-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Aomori Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of Mongōzōno...
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Aomori
Fujin, RyūjinLocated in the city of Aomori, on the northernmost island of Honshu, the Shimokito Shrine is a histo...
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Aomori
Yamatono-okami and Inari ŌkamiLocated in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Eight-Horned Shrine is a prominent Shinto site d...
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Aomori
Inari Ō-no-miyaIshihara Shrine, dedicated to the rice goddess Inari Ō-no-miya, is one of Japan's most famous Shinto...
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Aomori
Tenmangu (Sugawara no Michizane)As one of the oldest and most revered Shinto shrines in Japan, the Tenmangu Shrine in Aomori Prefect...
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KannonMarachōkannon Shrine is a Shinto temple located in Aomori, dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, Kannon...
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KinryuLocated in Aomori Prefecture, Kinryu-ji Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the storm god Kinryu....
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Aomori
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Aomori City,稲荷神社 is one of Japan's oldest shrines, with roots dating bac...
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Aomori
BentenThe Eightfold Shrine, located in Aomori Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of prosp...
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InariLocated in the city of Ōma, Aomori Prefecture's Ōma District is home to Inari Shrine. This Shinto sh...
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HachimanKawaguchi Shrine, located in Aomori Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity, Hachiman. The shri...
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nullLocated in the Aomori Prefecture, Tsukisago-yama Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the mountain...
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Aomori
SusanooThe Indra Shrine in Aomori is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, dating back to 757 AD. Dedicated t...
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Aomori
Tateyama Okami, Tateyama Hoshi-gamiLocated in Aomori Prefecture, Iwai Tateyama Shrine is dedicated to Tateyama Okami and Tateyama Hoshi...
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Aomori
HachimanLocated in the heart of Aomori, Mountain Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the benevolent...
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HachimanLocated in the Aomori Prefecture, Yokogiyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the...
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Aomori
Ryujin, Urashima Tarō, NamahageLocated in the heart of Aomori Prefecture, Sanju no Sato Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most re...
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Aomori
Inari OkamiLocated in the Aomori Prefecture,稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the rice goddess Inari Oka...
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Aomori
MasunagataLocated in the Aomori Prefecture, Masu no Daidō is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Masunagata, a kami a...
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