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
Mt. ZaoLocated in the town of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, the Mount Zao Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Shizuoka
InariLocated in the heart of Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, the稲荷堂 Shrine is a renowned Shinto site dedic...
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Kanagawa
HoteiLocated in Kanagawa Prefecture, Hakone-Kowakien Shinshu-gu is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god o...
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Yamanashi
開道石割稲荷 Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Yamanashi Prefecture, dedicated to the deity Kanno...
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Kanagawa
HachimanLocated in the scenic city of Kamakura, Shichien Hachiman-gu Shrine honors the deity Hachiman, a kam...
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Shizuoka
Fuji-no-KamiThe Five-Deity Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the five main kami of Mount Fuji, loc...
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Shizuoka
nullTodai-ji Shrine in Shizuoka is dedicated to the Shinto deities of good luck, prosperity, and protect...
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Shizuoka
Toshizakushi no KamiAutumn Leaves Shrine, located in the city of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a serene Shinto shri...
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Shizuoka
HachimanLocated at the foot of Mount Fuji, White Mountain Shrine is a prominent Shinto shrine in Shizuoka Pr...
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Kanagawa
Mikawazakura Okami, Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Odawara, in the Kanagawa prefecture, the Mikawashi Shrine is dedicated to the...
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Kanagawa
EnmeiLocated in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Odosanji Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami...
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Yamanashi
Koshin-yama no kamiMt. Fuji's iconic mountain is said to have a strong spiritual connection with the kami of Mt. Hakone...
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山北町, 神奈川県
Otohime-samaLocated in the town of Yamikata, Kanagawa Prefecture, Tenjōshōjin-sha is a small Shinto shrine dedic...
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山北町, 神奈川県
Matsuri no KamiAutumn Leaves Shrine, located in the town of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedic...
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南足柄市, 神奈川県
Fuwa-sa Shrine, located in the heart of Minami-Atsugi City, is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Shizuoka
HachimanLocated in the heart of Fujikawaguchiko, Shizuoka Prefecture, Takato-no-Miya Hachiman-gu is a revere...
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Yamanashi
Hachimantai, InariLocated in the heart of Japanese Alps, Iwabuchi Shrine is a lesser-known Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Shizuoka
Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Fujiyoshida, Shizuoka Prefecture, the Susobon Inari Shrine is dedicated to th...
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Shizuoka
RyujinLocated in the mountains of Shizuoka Prefecture, Yoshidu Shrine is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Shizuoka
InariLocated on the scenic island of Izu, Tsushima Shrine is a tranquil Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the...
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Shizuoka
RaijinLocated in the city of Hakone, Shizuoka Prefecture, Eight Branch Shrine is a serene Shinto shrine de...
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Yamanashi
HinazuruLocated in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, Hinazuru Shrine is a serene and tranquil oasis surroun...
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Shizuoka
Inari OkamiAkibayashi Shrine, located in the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of ha...
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Yamanashi
Inamura Shrine, located in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to...
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