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
Hachimangu Shrine
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Hachiman (God of War and Divine Protection)Hachimangu is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Hachiman, the syncretic deity of war, culture, and divine...
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Hachimangu Shrine
Kochi
Emperor Ojin (Hondawake no Mikoto)A Hachiman shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin, revered as the god of w...
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Hachimangu Shrine
Kochi
Hachiman, god of war and divine protector of Japan View shrine →
Hachimanguu Daijin Shrine
Kochi
Emperor Ojin (Hondawake no Mikoto)A Hachiman shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin, revered as a deity of w...
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Hachioji Shinomuro Shrine
Nara
Emperor Ojin and associated deitiesA Hachiman shrine located in Nara Prefecture dedicated to Emperor Ojin and related deities. The name...
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Hachioji Shrine
Kanagawa
Eight Prince DeitiesHachioji Shrine is dedicated to the eight prince deities, legendary sons of Emperor Ojin who are ven...
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Hachioji Shrine
Kanagawa
Eight Prince Kami (Hachiooji)Hachioji Shrine is dedicated to the Hachiooji, the eight prince kami associated with protection and...
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Hachioji Shrine
Kochi
Hachiman, the god of war and divine protectionHachioji Shrine is a Hachiman shrine located in Kochi Prefecture that venerates Hachiman, the Shinto...
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Hachioji Shrine
Gifu
Hachiman (god of war and divine protection)A Hachiman shrine dedicated to the worship of Hachiman, the Shinto deity of war, divine protection,...
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Hachioji Shrine
Gifu
Hachiman (God of War and Divine Protection)A Hachiman shrine dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deities. Hachiman shrines are...
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Hachioji Shrine
Gifu
Eight Prince DeitiesHachioji Shrine is dedicated to the Eight Prince Deities, legendary sons of Emperor Ojin who are ven...
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Hachioji Shrine
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Hachiman (God of War and Divine Protection)Hachioji Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Hachiman, the deity of war, culture, and divine prot...
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Hachioji Shrine
Nara
Hachiman (Emperor Ojin)Hachioji Shrine is a Hachiman shrine in Nara Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and hi...
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Hachioji Shrine
Gifu
Hachiman (god of war and divine protection)Hachioji Shrine is a Hachiman shrine dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deities. A...
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Hachioji Shrine
Gifu
Hachiman (god of war and divine protection)A Hachiman shrine dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deities. Hachiman shrines are...
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Hachioji Shrine and Mountain Deity Remote Worship Site
Nara
Hachiman and mountain deitiesA shrine complex consisting of Hachioji Shrine dedicated to Hachiman worship and an associated remot...
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Haguro Hachimangu Shrine
Gifu
Hachiman (god of war and divine protection)Haguro Hachimangu is a Hachiman shrine located in Gifu Prefecture, dedicated to the deified Emperor...
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Haji Shrine
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Hachiman and ancestral spirits of the Haji clanHaji Shrine is dedicated to the ancestral spirits of the Haji clan, an ancient family known for thei...
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Hakkenmitsurugi Shrine
Gifu
Susanoo-no-Mikoto and the Eight Thunder GodsHakkenmitsurugi Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto and asso...
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Hakozaki Hachiman Shrine
Kumamoto
Emperor Ojin (Hachiman)A Hachiman shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin, who is worshipped as...
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Hakucho Shrine
Yamaguchi
Emperor Ojin and Yamato Takeru no MikotoHakucho Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture dedicated to Emperor Ojin and the legendar...
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Hamanaka Hachiman Shrine
Wakayama
Hachiman (Emperor Ojin)A Hachiman shrine in Wakayama Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deitie...
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