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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Hachiman ŌkamiIzega-tokui-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Yonehara, Tottori Prefecture. Dedicated...
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Located in the town of Wakkanai, on the northern island of Hokkaido, Wakkanai Hachiman Shrine is one...
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Waki-miyaThe Waki-Miya Shrine in Tottori is dedicated to the kami Waki-miya, a deity revered by the indigenou...
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HachimanParmley Shrine, located in the town of Mabuneya in Tottori Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto go...
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nullLocated in the Seto Inland Sea region of Japan, Outōdaisha Hamamura Kirishitankyoku is a unique Shin...
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Tawaragawa Water Shrine, located in the heart of Tottori Prefecture, is a serene Shinto temple dedic...
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Susanoo-no-Mikoto磐坂神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Shibuya, Tottori Prefecture. The shrine's primary...
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InariLocated in the scenic town of Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, Tenra no Miyaji Shrine is dedicated to the...
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Kasuga OkamiLocated in the city of Naoshima, Naoshima Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of the se...
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Kamado-no-Okami加茂志神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Tottori Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of rice fields an...
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佐太神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Toyooka, Tottori Prefecture, known for its unique...
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AmaterasuResha-gi-jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of sunrise, located in the town of Yonago in...
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nullGorobei-jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of fertility and prosperity, located in the ci...
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MatsuhimeLocated in the mountains of Tottori Prefecture, Kinokoshimaya Shrine is a serene Shinto sanctuary de...
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InariOutaijma Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Aki, Tottori Prefecture, and is dedicated...
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DayoDayo Cobu Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god Dayo Cobu, who is believed to protect trave...
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布奈保神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Yui, Tottori Prefecture. Dedicated to Kami Naka...
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The Shōtoku-in Shrine, located in the town of Kotsuke, Tottori Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest...
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Yamatsumi OkamiThe Sansei Shrine, located in the heart of Tottori Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Wakkanai, Hokkaido, but originally from Tottori Prefecture, City Amamiya Shri...
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KannonLocated in the Chugoku region of Japan, Tennokannon-san Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the w...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Yoshinogari, Tottori Prefecture, Midzuno Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Sugawara no MichizaneDayonome Tenjinsha, located in the picturesque town of Oyashio in Tottori Prefecture, is a revered S...
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Hiyoshi KamisumaLocated in the heart of Tottori Prefecture, Dayo-jinsha is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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