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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The White Swan Shrine, located in the city of Shikoku Island, is one of the oldest Shinto shrines de...
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Susa-no-o no Kami, Inari OkamiHenzan Jinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the mountains of western Tokushima Prefecture, dedicated...
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Prayer Gate Shrine, dedicated to the deity of agriculture and fertility, is a small but historic Shi...
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Amaterasu and SusanooSpring Day Shrine, located in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Inari OkamiUega Jinja, located in the scenic town of Uega, Tokushima Prefecture, is a lesser-known Shinto shrin...
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HighatsuHighatsu Shrine, located in Tokushima Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the sa...
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Ushi-biThe Ushi-bi-kyo Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tokushima Prefecture, dedicated to the worship...
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Longozaka-no-kamiLongozaka-no-kami Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of Longozakano, an old Japanese l...
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OdanojoDancing Princess Shrine, located in the scenic Tokushima Prefecture, is dedicated to the enshrined d...
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IzanagiLocated in the town of Hiragaya, Tokushima Prefecture, Spring Day Shrine is dedicated to the sun god...
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InariLocated in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, Terashima Jishu Shrine is a small but historic Shinto...
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Urashima-no-Take-mikotoThe Eighty Major Gods Shrine, located in Tokushima Prefecture, is dedicated to the worship of the ei...
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TsukuyomiWillow-Tree Shrine, dedicated to Tsukuyomi and Ise-no-Mori in the heart of Tokushima, is a sacred si...
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新羅神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Sun Goddess Amaterasu located in Tokushima Prefecture,...
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Matsubae no Kami菅生神社, located in Tokushima Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of agriculture...
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Inari OkamiMale Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Ayagawa, Tokushima Prefecture. The sh...
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Amaterasu OkamiThe Tenman-gu Shrine in Tokushima Prefecture is one of Japan's oldest shrines, dating back to the 8t...
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nullThe Ō-handashi Shrine in Tokushima Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the Oh-han...
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EnmaGeku Jishuu Taisha is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Matsuyama, Tokushima Prefecture. The s...
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Ōyamatsumi-no-kami出雲神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Shikoku, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Dedicated to the goddes...
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ŌkuninushiWoodland bear shrine in Tokushima Prefecture, dedicated to the protection of forests and wildlife. T...
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HachimanMiddle of the 16th century, Tokushima was devastated by a devastating earthquake. In 1615, to commem...
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HachimanKameoka Hachiman Shrine, dedicated to the god of war and protector of the region, is a historic Shin...
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ŌzumoUraga Shrine, located in the historic town of Ōsato, Tokushima Prefecture, is a sacred Shinto site d...
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