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
Nagasaki
The primary kami enshrined at the shrine is Shiosai-jin (also known as Shimotomari-gami), a deity revered for its association with the sea and the local fishing industry.Tobira Shrine, located in Nagasaki Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami of the village and serves as...
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Nagasaki
Inari OkamiRyukyu Island, a subtropical island off the coast of Kyushu, is home to the ancient Ryukyu Kingdom a...
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Nagasaki
EbisuLocated in the heart of Nagasaki city, Neo Ebisu Shrine is a renowned Shinto temple dedicated to the...
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Nagasaki
Goshin高城神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Nagasaki Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of the deity Go...
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Nagasaki
InariLocated in Nagasaki, South Korea is not accurate, as the location in Japan is; the Nanshan or South...
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Atago Shrine
Nagasaki
KamiAtago Shrine, located in Nagasaki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of fire, coal,...
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Nagasaki
Susanoo-no-MikotoFuchi-jinja Shrine in Nagasaki, dedicated to the kami of the ocean and rivers, is a significant Shin...
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Fugen Jinja Shrine
Nagasaki
FugenLocated in Nagasaki Prefecture, Fugen Jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the Bodhisattva o...
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Gokoku Shrine
Nagasaki
nullGokoku Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Nagasaki, Japan, dedicated to the protection of the nati...
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Hachimangu Shrine
Nagasaki
HachimanLocated in the heart of Nagasaki, Hachimangu Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines, de...
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Isahaya Shrine
Nagasaki
ŌkuninushiIsahaya Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto deity Ōkuninushi, is a historic and culturally significant s...
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Nagasaki
AmaterasuLocated in the heart of Nagasaki, Isenomiya Shrine is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the wor...
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Iwasugi Shrine
Nagasaki
Spirit of the sacred rock and ancient cedar treeA small shrine on Tsushima Island that venerates the spiritual power residing in a sacred rock forma...
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Kaijin Shrine
Nagasaki
RyujinLocated in the city of Nagasaki, Kaijin Shrine is dedicated to the sea god Ryujin, a powerful deity...
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Kameoka Shrine
Nagasaki
InariKameoka Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the same name, located in the city of Kam...
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Kamiari Shrine
Nagasaki
Kamiari Shrine, located in the heart of Nagasaki Prefecture, is a serene Shinto oasis nestled amidst...
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kasuga shrine
Nagasaki
Kasuga OkamiKasuga Shrine, located in Nagasaki Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines, known f...
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Matsunomori Shrine
Nagasaki
InariMatsunomori Shrine, located in Nagasaki Prefecture, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of the...
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Miyajidake Hachiman Shinto Shrine
Nagasaki
HachimanLocated in the city of Nagasaki, Miyajidake Hachiman Shinto Shrine is a revered site dedicated to th...
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Munakata Taisha Okitsumiya
Nagasaki
Inari Ōno-miyatsuko, Inari Dazaifu-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Munakata, a coastal town in Nagasaki Prefecture, Okitsumiya is one of Japan'...
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Nakagawa Hachiman Shrine
Nagasaki
HachimanNakagawa Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Hachiman, patron of war and learn...
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Sakon Inari Shrine
Nagasaki
Inari OkamiSakon Inari Shrine is a local Inari shrine in Nagasaki Prefecture dedicated to the fox deity Inari O...
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Shiodo Shrine
Nagasaki
nullLocated in Nagasaki Prefecture, Shiodo Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deities of salt an...
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