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
Shizuoka
Tairyū Kannon BodhisattvaLocated in the mountains of Shizuoka Prefecture,春埜山太白坊大権現Shrines are dedicated to the worsh...
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Nagano
RyujinLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano, Shinsen Water Shrine is dedicated to Ryujin, the god o...
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Shizuoka
Inari谷上稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the valley of the Kiso River in Shizuoka Prefecture, know...
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Nagano
Ama no Okami (God of the Sea) and Kami wa Tanagata no Kuni (Gods of the Rice Field)Tailo o-oya-sama, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of rice and sake, is located in the town of...
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Shizuoka
nullThis shrine, named 'Mukozuke no Okami,' is located in the city of Iwata in Shizuoka Prefecture and i...
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Nagano
RokudoRokudo Shrine, located in the picturesque town of Iwase in Nagano Prefecture, is dedicated to the Sh...
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Shizuoka
HachimanLocated in the city of Hamamatsu, Eight Horses Temple Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to the worsh...
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Nagano
HachimanIse Jingu, a Shinto shrine located in Nagano Prefecture is not the correct location for the Shrine n...
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Yamanashi
nullLocated in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, 竹之下 Shrine is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedicated t...
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Nagano
Yata-no-kami, Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Japanese Alps, Omigata Jisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to various kami, p...
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Shizuoka
EnmaLocated in the city of Hakone, Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture, Sanrimon-sha is a Shinto shrine d...
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Nagano
SusanooSmall, tranquil Shinto shrine nestled in the heart of the Japanese Alps, dedicated to the worship of...
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Shizuoka
InariLocated in the city of Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, Ichi-ote Andagi Hola Daiminsho is a prominent...
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Shizuoka
Okuninushi no KamiThe Kiso Shrine, located in the city of Mikawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a revered Shinto shrine dedi...
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Shizuoka
InariIndra Shrine in Shizuoka is dedicated to the Shinto god Inari, known as the patron deity of rice and...
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Shizuoka
Amatsukami no OkamiTwo Valley Shrine, located in the scenic town of Sawayama in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine...
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Shizuoka
Inari OkamiKariyoshino Shrine, located in the town of Minami-Kawa in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a small but histor...
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Shizuoka
InariLocated in the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture, High Field Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Shizuoka
OkamiLocated in the city of Hamamatsu, Suruga Bay Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the s...
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Shizuoka
RyujinLocated in the mountains of Shizuoka Prefecture, Daiteiryusansho is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Shizuoka
Katsuragi-no-kamiKatsuragi-no-kami Shrine, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the gods of agriculture an...
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Shizuoka
OkuninushiThe Kinoshita Shrine, located in the heart of Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a serene Shinto...
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Shizuoka
Hachiman-gu, Okunomi-no-kamiThe Okunoshima Taisha is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Okitsu, Shizuoka Prefecture. Dedicat...
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Shizuoka
BenzaitenLocated in the city of Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture, Akao Benzaiten Gongen Taisha is a Shinto shrine...
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