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
Saga
TakemikazuchiLocated in the heart of Saga Prefecture, Saga Takemikazuchi Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to T...
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西海市, Saga
InariTosa no Saki Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Saikai, Saga Prefecture. The shrine is...
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Saga
KaijinLocated in the prefecture of Saga, Japan, Haiso-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the Sea God, a revered...
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Saga
Miyahina OkamiLocated in the heart of Saga Prefecture, Below Miyahina Shrine is a serene Shinto site dedicated to...
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Saga
Ōkuchi-hairu TaishūjinThe Ōkuchi-hairu Taishūjin shrine in Saga Prefecture is dedicated to the god of hair and good fortun...
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Saga
Ryujin白石大明神 is a Shinto shrine located in Saga Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the sea and fishi...
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Saga
Sujin and ChihiroLocated in the heart of Saga, Myozenji Shrine is dedicated to the deified spirit of Emperor Sujin an...
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Saga
nullLocated in the town of Nishimatsuura, Saga Prefecture, Nemuri no Makoto Shrine is a small but histor...
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Saga
Okami-OkamiNakayama Shrine, located in the Kagoshima Prefectural Saga City, is dedicated to Okami-Okami, a Shin...
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Saga
Benzaiten厳島神社（Yamato Island Shrine） is a Shinto shrine located on Sakurajima, an active volcano in Kago...
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Saga
Inari OkamiGyū Village Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Saga Prefecture, and its primary deity is the kami...
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Saga
Tamayama no OkamiLocated in the city of Karatsu, Saga Prefecture,杵島神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sea god...
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Saga
Located in the Saga Prefecture, Wife's Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of t...
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Saga
Handwatering station of rock, a Shinto shrine located in the eastern part of Saga Prefecture. The sh...
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Saga
Located in Saga Prefecture, White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of Mount...
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Saga
MatsumegiMatsumegi-jinja, located in the heart of Saga, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Matsumegi, t...
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Saga
Mattoshi no KamiMattoshi no Kami Shrine, located in the scenic Sakurahama area of Saga Prefecture, is a lesser-known...
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Saga
Matsu-ichi Shinsha, located in Saga Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of loyalty...
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Shikakku-hime no KamiLocated in the Saga Prefecture, Eight Heavenly Deities Shrine (Hachi-ryu no Kami) is one of Japan's...
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Gunma
Located in the foothills of Mount Hakushin, Woodstock Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kam...
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Gunma
SakigamiMogami o-dō is a Shinto shrine located in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture, dedicated to the kami o...
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Gunma
Located in Gunma Prefecture, Ryūka Kannon is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Buddhist goddess of me...
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Gunma
Located in the town of Kusatsu in Gunma Prefecture, Shungo Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Gunma
Inari OkamiOutcloud Ippoji Temple, located in Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, th...
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