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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Shiga
Hane no KamiLocated in the Edo period, Shirō Shrine in Shiga Prefecture is a small but historic Shinto shrine de...
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TsukuyomiDayotsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, known for its scenic beauty...
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HachimanHachiman Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto god of war and victory, is a prominent site in Japan. Found...
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Hachiman-gamiLocated in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, 足柄神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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Okuninushi, TsukuyomiLocated in the city of Echizen, Dayuji Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, dedicated to th...
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Tenman Ō no OkamiLocated in the town of Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Tenman-gū Shrine is a prominent Shinto temple dedicat...
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KagutsuchiLocated in the city of Omi-ya, Shiga Prefecture, Dayo Shrine is dedicated to a lesser-known kami fro...
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Shinmei-guLocated in the city of Omi, Shiga Prefecture, Higashi-jinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kam...
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EbisuLocated in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, the Eight-Faced God Shrine is dedicated to the en...
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InariLocated in the city of Kōka, Shiga Prefecture, River Maiden Inari Shrine is a serene and picturesque...
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SusanooLocated in the city of Omi, Shiga Prefecture, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is dedicated to the god Susanoo...
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TenjinLocated in the town of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Tenman Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to Tenji...
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Tamayama-no-MikotoNorth Garden Shrine, located in the northeastern part of Shiga Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shri...
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Katsuta-no-KamiLocated in the city of Hikone, Katsuta-no-Kami Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of agr...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Omi, Shiga Prefecture, Eight Horses Temple Shrine (Hachiman-gu) is a Shinto s...
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nullForestroot Shrine, located in the prefecture of Shiga, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity of...
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Amaterasu OmikamiLocated in Shiga Prefecture, North Village Shrine's (北野神社) main hall is a striking example of Ed...
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ŌyaLocated in the picturesque town of Ryōgoku, Geisha Shrine in Kyoto honors the spirit of geishas and...
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nullLocated in the scenic Lake Biwa region of Shiga Prefecture, 荒見神社 is a traditional Shinto shrine...
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World True Wine Culture Institute Omihachiman Hall is a Shinto shrine located in Shiga Prefecture, d...
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TaishōgamiLocated in the city of Echizen, Shiga Prefecture, Toyosaki Taishōgami Shrine is a revered Shinto tem...
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Kamimatsuyama no KamiJogumagami Shrine, located in Shiga Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the fish...
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InariInaka Sōdō Inari-sha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice, fertility, and prosperity in t...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Shiga Prefecture, Northen Shrine (北野神社) is one of Japan's most famous an...
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