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
Tamatsukuri Jinja
Miyagi
Located in the heart of Sendai, Tamatsukuri Jinja is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the protec...
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Tanabata Jinja
Miyagi
Located in the city of Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, Tanabata Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Temmangū
Miyagi
Susanoo-no-MikotoTemmangū Shrine, located in the prefecture of Miyagi, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Susanoo-no-Mi...
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Tsuriishi Jinja
Miyagi
Tsuriishi Jinja, located in the Miyagi Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of fishi...
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Tsurugasone Jinja
Miyagi
TsurugasoneTsurugasone Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Dedicated to...
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Wabuchi Jinja
Miyagi
Fujin RyujinWabuchi Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, known for its...
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Waga Jinja
Miyagi
Inari OkamiLocated in the scenic Miyagi Prefecture, Ando Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari Okami, r...
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Wakabayashi Jinja
Miyagi
RyujinLocated in the heart of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Wakabayashi Jinja is a revered Shinto shrine dedi...
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Wako-jinja Shrine
Miyagi
nullLocated in the city of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Wako-jinja Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedi...
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YabusameJinja
Miyagi
Yamato no OkamiLocated in the scenic town of Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, YabusameJinja Shrine is a revered Shinto...
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Yakumo Jinja
Miyagi
TennyoYakumo Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Dedicated to the...
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Yakumo Jinja
Miyagi
YakumoYakumo Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. Dedicated to...
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Yakumo Jinja
Miyagi
Yakumo Jinja, located in the coastal town of Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedic...
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Yakushi jinja
Miyagi
nullLocated in the city of Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, Yakushi Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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YakushiJinja
Miyagi
YakushinyoYakushi Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, dedicated to the...
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Yamakami Shrine
Miyagi
Yamakami-no-KamiLocated in the heart of Yamagata Prefecture, but incorrectly attributed to Miyagi, Yamakami Shrine i...
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Yasaka Jinja
Miyagi
Yasaka Jinja is primarily dedicated to Hachiman, the Shinto god of war and protector of the emperor.Yasaka Jinja, located in Miyagi Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the mountain...
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Yasaka Jinja
Miyagi
Yasaka Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, and is one of the...
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Yasaka Jinja
Miyagi
SusanooLocated in the heart of Sendai, the capital city of Miyagi Prefecture, Yasaka Jinja is a Shinto shri...
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Yasaki-jinja Shrine
Miyagi
YasakiLocated in the city of Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, Yasaki-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Yatate Jinja
Miyagi
Yatate no OkamiYatate Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Ōsato, Miyagi Prefecture. The shrine is dedic...
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Yu Jinja
Miyagi
Yamato no OkamiLocated in the city of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Yu Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god o...
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Yudonosan Jinja
Miyagi
YudonoYudonosan Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the northern part of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. The shr...
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Yuriage Minato Shrine
Miyagi
Yuriage Minato Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Ōsaki, Miyagi Prefecture. The shrine...
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