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
Kanagawa
Mukusa-no-okamiMukusa-mon-gan-tai is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, dedicated...
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Shizuoka
Located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Itsu no Iwa Hongū is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship...
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Shizuoka
Godai-ji Shrine is primarily dedicated to the kami of Mt. Fuji and its associated natural elements, including the god of fire, the wind, and the sea.Godai-ji Shrine, located in the heart of Hakone, is a sacred Shinto site that honors the kami of Mt....
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Shizuoka
Inari OkamiButsumine Shrine in Shizuoka Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto god of fertility and prosperity,...
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TsukuyomiLocated in the town of Minakachi, Shizuoka Prefecture, 八雲神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Tsuk...
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OkuninushiKozu Shrine, located in the town of Katsuyama in Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto dei...
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InariFushimi Inari Shrine, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in Japa...
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Shizuoka
New Boat West Shrine Enraikubo Sengo-sha is a Shinto shrine located in Shizuoka Prefecture, dedicate...
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Ryūbu-jinHigh Grass Mountain Ōtorii Shrine, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the worship of th...
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New Miyajima Shrine in Shizuoka Prefecture is a lesser-known but fascinating Shinto site. Located on...
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Futsunoo OkamiLocated in the city of Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, Sixtetsu Shrine is one of the oldest and most i...
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Inari OkamiFukushima Inari Taisha is a prominent Shinto shrine located in the city of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefectur...
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Shizuoka
HachimanThe Ōji Hachiman Shrine, also known as Takamatsu Hachiman Shrine in Honjo-machi, is a Shinto shrine...
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Kanagawa
Takamago OkamiKodogahama Shrine, located in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Shizuoka
Inari OkappiIse Grand Shrine's rival in Japan, Inari Okappi is a renowned Shinto deity, enshrined at the Ise Gra...
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Yamanashi
Inari OkamiThe Oume Inari Shrine in Yamanashi Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto god of rice, fertility, and...
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Shizuoka
Kuzuryu O-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Hakone, the town of Hakone-cho in Shizuoka Prefecture is home to the Tengoku...
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Shizuoka
八坂神社, located in the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture, is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the k...
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InariLocated in the city of Hadano, Shizuoka Prefecture, Kinzan Inari Taishanso is a revered Shinto shrin...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Japan, Eight-Horsemanship Shrine in Shizuoka Prefecture is one of the most f...
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InariAi O-dera is a historic Shinto shrine located in Shizuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of In...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoFire Sword Hall, a humble Shinto shrine located in the picturesque town of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture....
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TenjinLocated in the city of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Tenjin Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most r...
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AmaterasuIse Grand Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is the most sacred shrine o...
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