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
Tsukuyomi-no-kamiGodai Shrine, located in Aomori Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Tsukuyomi-no-kami, who...
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OkuninushiHamamagatani Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Aomori Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of Hamama...
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Futsunou Kamiji no KamiGodai Shrine, located in Aomori Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of wisdom and le...
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HachimanIzu no Okami Hachiman-gu, a Shinto shrine located in Aomori Prefecture, is dedicated to the deity Ha...
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Inari ŌkamiInari Okappi Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari Ōkami, is a prominent Shinto shrine in Aomo...
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Inari OkamiLocated in Aomori Prefecture, the Inari Shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice...
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RaijinLocated in the city of Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Tenman-gu Shrine is a prominent Shinto site dedica...
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Yatagarasu no KamiLocated in the heart of Aomori, Daigo-yanagisawa-hiromitsu-senseisha is one of Japan's oldest Shinto...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Aomori Prefecture, Eight Horses Temple (Hachimangu) is a Shinto shrine dedic...
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Hachiman OkamiHachiman Shrine in Aomori is dedicated to the Shinto god of war and fertility, Hachiman Okami. This...
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Godai TsukuyomiMt. Godai Shrine, located in the town of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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RaijinLocated in the scenic city of Aomori, 雷電宮 (Raidan Miyashita) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Raij...
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Amaterasu, SusanooLocated in Aomori Prefecture, Hon-miyajisama Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun...
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Maradagami Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Aomori Prefecture, dedicated to the deity of the sea...
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InariDeeply rooted in the natural beauty of Aomori Prefecture, Hiraizumi Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine...
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Oshuretsu no KamiLocated in the heart of Aomori City, Eight Horses Temple Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated t...
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Tsutsui no kamajiLocated in the Aomori Prefecture, Tsutsumi no kami-gu is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sea god Ta...
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Hachi no KamiLocated in Aomori Prefecture, 前田神明社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of fertility and p...
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InariLocated in the heart of Aomori City, Daibatsu Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worsh...
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Inari OkamiIshihara Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Aomori Prefecture, dedicated to the rice goddess Inari...
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Izumo-no-okamiMiddle of the mountain, there is a shrine that can be reached by hiking. The shrine's history and si...
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Aomori
InariLocated in the city of Aomori, 土ケ久保神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and agri...
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Inari ŌkamiInari Okappii Shrine, located in Aomori Prefecture, is a prominent Shinto site dedicated to the wors...
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InariLocated in the heart of Aomori City, Mammahama Inari Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god...
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