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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InariFusen Inari Shrine, located in the city of Akita, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the S...
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Located in the heart of Akita Prefecture, Sanjigijinsha Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to...
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The Shiiso Shrine, located in Akita Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of the k...
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RyujinGodai Shrine, located in Akita Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto kami of the sea and fishing. T...
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Inari OkamiWinoda Inari Shrine, located in the city of Akita, is one of Japan's oldest shrines, with a history...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Akita city,若宮八幡神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of...
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Katsurahime-okiKatsurahime-oki Shrine, located in Akita Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Katsurahime-oki...
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TsutsukuLocated in the mountains of Akita Prefecture, Tsukayama Shrine is dedicated to Tsutsuku no Kami, a k...
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ŌkuninushiLocated in the heart of Akita, Daizōgensha Shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines, dedicated to the...
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nullGodai-jinja, also known as Kami no Mikawa in Japanese, is a Shinto shrine located in Akita Prefectur...
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Mikage no kamilocated in the heart of Akita Prefecture, 熊野神社 is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami o...
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Located in the city of Akita, Godai-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the kami of the mountain and the lo...
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ShintaroLocated in the city of Akita, three-jigami Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of prosper...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoNorthland Shrine, located in Akita Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto, k...
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Tangemori no kamiLocated in the scenic town of Nagaoka, Akita Prefecture, Tangemonjinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Izanagi, Izanami, Amaterasu, Susanoo-no-Mikoto, TsukuyomiThe Five Great Deities Shrine, located in Akita Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to th...
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Mochizuki OkamiLocated in Akita Prefecture,相染社 Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Mochizuki Okami, a kami o...
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Inari, Unagi-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Akita, White Cloud Shrine and Bear Shrine are two sacred sites in a compound...
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SanzakukunoshiLocated in the mountainous region of Akita Prefecture, Sanzakura Shrine is dedicated to the god of t...
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InariInakifuchi Shrine, located in Akita Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the pri...
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Inari OkamiThe Ura-Mon Inari Shrine, located in Akita Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship o...
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OkuninushiLocated in the mountains of Akita Prefecture, Mount Godai Shrine is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated...
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AmaterasuLocated in the heart of Akita City, Kumage Onna no Mura's sister shrine, 熊野神社 is a revered Shint...
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ŌkusaFukudokūjinsha, a Shinto shrine located in Akita Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami Fukudō and his...
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