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 OkamiTaisekiji Shrine, located in the city of Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, is dedicated to the god of p...
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Ryugu-no-OkamiRyogoku Taisha, located in Yamagata Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the imperial family...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the town of Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, the Two Grand Shrines (Ni-miya-jinja) are a pair...
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Located in the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture, Benkei-den Shrine is a serene Shinto oasis that hon...
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SakimikadoLocated in the heart of Yamagata, the San-miya Jinja Taishidekan is a revered Shinto shrine dedicate...
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AmaterasuLocated in the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture, 保呂羽神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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Aigasama-kamiAiudan Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Yamagata Prefecture, dedicated to the god of fire and fe...
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nullThe Dōzō-jinsha Shrine, located in Yamagata Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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InariLocated in the city of Yamagata, Fushimi Inari Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines,...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoAkakawa Onsen Hongu Shrine in Yamagata Prefecture is a scenic Shinto shrine located near the famous...
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Matsubaka-jinja, located in Yamagata Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the protection of f...
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Located in Yamagata Prefecture, Outa Sanzan Goshinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the three sacr...
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Hachiman烏帽子八幡宮 is a Shinto shrine located in Yamagata Prefecture, dedicated to the deity of good luck...
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Sasa-no-KamiLocated in the heart of Yamagata, Eight Saka Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the deity...
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Tendaiji Temple Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Yamagata Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of t...
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Shinko no KamiLocated in the scenic town of Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture, 宿坊神林勝金 Shrine is a serene Shinto si...
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HachimanDayeh Shrine, located in the heart of Yamagata Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Kojin Ha...
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SusanooLocated in the heart of Yamagata Prefecture, Eight-Horned Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Gami-kamiLocated in the heart of Yamagata, eight-sacred-mountain Shrine is a Shinto site that honors the Kami...
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RyujinTensen Shrine, located in Yamagata Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the gods of the sea a...
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Oyama no OkamiLocated in the heart of Yamagata, the Ōyama Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Oyama no Okami,...
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Raijin大雷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Yamagata, Japan. Dedicated to the kami of thunder...
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Gōriki-Ō-no-mikotoTennangū-ji is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Yamagata, dedicated to the kami Gōriki-Ō-no-m...
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Mountaineer's kamiSatsunokiyama Shrine is dedicated to the god of the Satsunokiyama mountain, a sacred site in Yamagat...
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