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
Niigata
nullThe Hiyodori Shrine in Niigata Prefecture is dedicated to the kami of rice, prosperity, and good for...
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InariLocated in the mountains of Niigata Prefecture, Pessakani Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Kumagasa no OkamiOne-no-Iwa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Japanese Alps, in the town of Matsumoto on the b...
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FujinGodaiji Hikarimachi Shrine, located in the heart of Niigata, is dedicated to the worship of a single...
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InariTada No Mura Shrine, located in the town of Tatsunoka, Niigata Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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Inari ŌkamiLocated in the city of Iwaki, Niigata Prefecture, 菅原神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity...
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InariThe Inari Shrine in Niigata Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of rice, fertility,...
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InariLocated in the city of Joetsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, but also associated with Niigata Prefecture due...
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Hachiman住吉神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kosuge, Niigata Prefecture. The shrine is dedicat...
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Kuchisake-onnaFire Temple Shrine in Niigata Prefecture, dedicated to the Shinto deity of fire and volcanoes, Kuchi...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, Godai Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Ina...
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Ryujin顯見前神社, located in Niigata Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the sea and f...
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MinoruTemple of the Minoru, a regional kami revered in Niigata Prefecture, is located within the grounds o...
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Utsukimi-no-Mikoto諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Agematsu, Niigata Prefecture. The shrine is dedic...
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KushinohikoboshiLocated in the city of Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, Ishidō Shrine is dedicated to the protection...
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SukuhimeTemple of the Shrine in the Country, a Shinto temple located in the heart of Niigata City, was built...
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OkappatsuHakushi Taisha Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Hakushin, Niigata Prefecture, and is...
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nullLocated in the heart of Niigata, the Daisaki Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the kami o...
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BishamonEight Horseshoe Shrine, located in Niigata Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of fe...
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Inari Okami, NekojinLocated in the heart of Niigata, tailo-no-uchi-shinja is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the se...
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NoneFive-Society Shrine in Niigata is dedicated to the worship of five regional kami, believed to protec...
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SusanooThe Twelve Shrines of Japan is a legendary group of twelve Shinto shrines believed to be the origina...
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NoneThe Twelve Gods Shrine, located in Niigata Prefecture, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the twelve go...
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