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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Hyogo
HachimanLocated in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Beppu Okunoin Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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SusanooThe Eight Pillar Shrine in Hyogo Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Susanoo-no-Mik...
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Hachiman OkamiThe Bunsai Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of war, Ha...
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Bungo-taisaiThe Bungo-ji Shrine, dedicated to the deity who protects warriors and scholars, is located in Hyogo...
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Inari OkamiFudō-Inari Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a prominent Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okam...
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Kanashiro no KamiLocated in the city of Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, Kansai-jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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Inari Okami, Konohanasakuya-himeColorful wooden gates and lanterns set the vibrant tone of Colorful Gods Shrine in Hyogo Prefecture....
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InariAtago Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari Okami, revered as...
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Kusa no KamiArakawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the river Arakawa, which flows through the...
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Inari OkamiSmall yet serene Shinto shrine located in the heart of Hyogo Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of...
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Shiomigahara Shrine, located in the city of Akashi in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoThe Sanju no Kokoro Shrine in Hyogo Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the three gods of hea...
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Ō-no-MikotoThe shrine, dedicated to the armor-clad deity Ō-no-Mikoto, is located in the city of Akashi, Hyogo P...
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RyujinThe Shirahama Jinsha Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Hyogo Prefecture, dedicated to the god of...
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Sugawara no MichizaneLocated in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Kirishima Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrine...
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nullRyūjinsha is a Shinto shrine located in Hyogo Prefecture, dedicated to the god of the sea and prospe...
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RyujinDragon Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the dragon deity Ryujin....
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Located in the heart of Hyogo Prefecture, Rowaya-jinsha Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Clearwater Falls Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity of good luck...
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Byakuryu TaishisanLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, 白武大明神 Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity of learning...
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Located in the heart of Kobe, the Okunoin Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of Okun...
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Ōnaka no Okami音成大明神 shrine is a Shinto temple located in the town of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Dedicat...
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Kaito Dai ManshinLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, the Shrine of Kaito Daimanshin is dedicated to Kaito Dai Manshin, a kam...
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Inari OkamiFukushiyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Hyogo Prefecture, dedicated to the god of good luck...
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