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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Niigata
InariToyomukuo Inari Shrine, located in the Niigata Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Oka...
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nullLocated in the city of Agematsu, Niigata Prefecture, Datsukami Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Inari厩山 Shrine, located in the Niigata Prefecture, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the protection of ho...
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nullTōdain mountain shrine, located in the Niigata Prefecture, is a lesser-known Shinto site dedicated t...
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Located in the Japanese Alps, Tōden mountain is a sacred site for the local Ainu people and is now h...
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Benten (Goddess of Music and Poetry)One之鳥居 Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Niigata Prefecture, dedicated to the god of...
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Ōnoimo no MikotoLocated in the heart of Niigata, Sanbyo-ji is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of ferti...
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RyujinLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Niigata, 湯殿山 Shrine is dedicated to the worship of the Shin...
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HachimanAncient Hachiman Shrine in the foothills of Kurokawa mountain, revered by locals and travelers alike...
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Inari Okami厩山 Shrines, located in Niigata Prefecture, are Shinto shrines dedicated to the worship of Inari Ok...
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nullLocated in the Niigata Prefecture, the Yudofu-den Shrine is dedicated to the worship of Ryujin, the...
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nullTōdairei-zan is a Shinto shrine located in Niigata Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of Mount Tōdare...
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Ōno-yama Ōno-kami古峯神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the mountainous region of Niigata Prefecture, dedicated to th...
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Tōdai-san Shrine, located in the mountains of Niigata Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deities...
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古峰神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the Nagaoka region of Niigata Prefecture, dedicated to Tamash...
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Ryujin, Fujin, HoshokamiLocated in the mountains of Niigata Prefecture, 湯殿山 Shrine is a serene and secluded Shinto shrine...
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KinroLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Shinmachi Shrine is dedicated to Kinro, a Shinto deity associated w...
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Fudoyama Shrine in Niigata Prefecture is dedicated to the kami Fudou Myoujin, revered as the god of...
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Kaito YamagishiLocated in the scenic Echigo River valley, Kumobéno Sento (Ancient Temple Shrine) is a historic Shin...
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HachimanThe Hachimantai Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kamikita, Niigata Prefecture. Dedic...
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HikoboshiLocated in the Ogasawara Islands, ancient mountain passes, and fertile valleys of Niigata Prefecture...
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Shichirin-sanLocated in the Niigata Prefecture, 湯殿山 Shrine is dedicated to Shichirin-san, a deity believed to...
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Enma DaiouLocated in the city of Yuzawa, Maeda Jishu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Enma Daiou, the Bu...
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Kumou-no-kamiLocated in the mountains of Niigata Prefecture, ancient Kumou-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the deity...
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