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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FujinWind God Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of wind, located in Yamanashi Prefecture. Th...
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SubanjinSubanjin Temple, located in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated...
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InariLocated in the mountains of Yamanashi, Tsugen-ya Shinto Shrine is dedicated to the kami Inari, rever...
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Located in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, Shinshu Ume no Mori Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto...
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RichukōLocated in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, Richuoka-bonrei Jingusha is a historic Shinto shrine d...
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TsuzakiLocated in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture,東沢出合の山の神 Shrine is dedicated to the worship of...
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The Daikokuten Shrine in Yamanashi Prefecture is dedicated to the kami Daikokuten, a powerful deity...
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Aizan-kamiImanishi Aizan Shrine, located in the town of Kofu in Yamanashi Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shin...
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開道石割稲荷 Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Yamanashi Prefecture, dedicated to the deity Kanno...
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Koshin-yama no kamiMt. Fuji's iconic mountain is said to have a strong spiritual connection with the kami of Mt. Hakone...
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Hachimantai, InariLocated in the heart of Japanese Alps, Iwabuchi Shrine is a lesser-known Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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HinazuruLocated in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, Hinazuru Shrine is a serene and tranquil oasis surroun...
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Inamura Shrine, located in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to...
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Located in the mountains of Yamanashi, Birth Shrine is a small Shinto shrine that honors the kami as...
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nullLocated in the mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture, Daitōzan-kuji is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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NanakamadonoLocated in the town of Hachioji, Yamanashi Prefecture, Eight Kings Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicat...
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SennyuKegokunsa Shrine, located in the scenic Fuji Five Lakes region of Yamanashi Prefecture, is dedicated...
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Sengen-taishaLocated in the Japanese Alps, Mount Aze-Sanekidani Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Sengen-tai...
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Enma-haijinEnraku-ja Shrine, located in Yamanashi Prefecture, is dedicated to Enma-haijin, the god of the under...
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Oyamato no OkamiTorihashi Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the city of Enzan, Yamanashi Prefecture. The shrine's...
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Located in the Japanese prefecture of Yamanashi,諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami (s...
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Futsunami-no-kamiLocated in the picturesque town of Kofu, Kamakura-style 駒形神社 is a revered Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Inari OkamiSanzen-ya Inari Shrine, located in the Kofu region of Yamanashi Prefecture, is a sacred Shinto site...
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nullAkazasa Shrine, located in the Japanese prefecture of Yamanashi, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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