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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Niigata
GodaijinLocated in the heart of Niigata Prefecture, Godaijin Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to th...
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諏訪神Located in the historic city of Echigo,諏訪神社 is one of Japan's oldest shrines, dating back to the...
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Inari Ōno-mikotoInaka-no-Tsurugi Shrine, dedicated to the rice god Inari Ōno-mikoto, is a Shinto shrine located in N...
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Located in the mountains of Niigata Prefecture, the Ōno Fujiinsha Shrine is a sacred site honoring t...
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Located in the heart of Niigata Prefecture,諏訪宮 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the諏...
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Ryujin, Susanoo no MikotoThe Godai Jingu is a Shinto shrine located in Niigata Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the Sea G...
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nullGodai Shrine is dedicated to the god of fertility, prosperity, and good fortune in Niigata Prefectur...
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Inugisawa-hikoInugisawa Shrine is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in Japan, located in the heart of Echigo r...
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Ryujin Zao-Okami Hachiman-gamaeLocated in the heart of Niigata, Big God Shrine is a sacred site honoring the primary kami of the re...
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Yama-TenrinuLocated in the city of Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture,諏訪社 Shrine is dedicated to the kami of the moun...
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SusanooIndra Shrine, located in Niigata Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of agriculture...
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Kamiya ShinmeiLocated in the heart of Niigata, 関屋神明宮 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of sake...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoWhite Mountain Port Shrine of Tenmangu is a Shinto shrine located in Niigata Prefecture, dedicated t...
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Ōgatari TenjinLocated in the city of Kashiwazaki, Imperial Prince Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Ōgatari...
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Inari Ōkami菅原神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture. Dedicated to Inari Ō...
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New Kagamioka Shrine, located in the mountains of Niigata Prefecture, is dedicated to Kobo Daishi, a...
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KamuiThe Hongo Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Niigata, dedicated to the protection of the nation and its pe...
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RaijinLocated in the mountains of Niigata Prefecture, Kinokita-yama Shrine is a Shinto site dedicated to t...
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Ryujin, TsukuyomiLocated in the town of Kosaka, Niigata Prefecture, Torishimaya Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Tamayusu-OkamiLocated in the town of Higashi-Nakano, Niigata Prefecture, 滝神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Mi no Miyako-tsuchiIntaka-Mi no Miyako Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the Niigata River, located in...
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RyujinLocated in the heart of Japan's hot spring country, Onsen Jinja Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto de...
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Tamamushi-no-kamiClear Water Shrine, located in the picturesque town of Shinjo, Niigata Prefecture, is a serene Shint...
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nullLocated in the city of Agematsu, in the Japanese prefecture of Niigata, the Jūni-sha-jinsha (Twelve...
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