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.
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Oyasato-no-KamiDayo Jinsha is a Shinto shrine located in Akita Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Oyasato-no-K...
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Sanbutsu (Enma Daiō, Fūjin, Raijin)Located in the heart of Akita Prefecture, Sanbutsu-sanja is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Located in the heart of Akita City, Jiten-yori Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the rice...
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Located in the beautiful Akita Prefecture, 球音比羅神社 (Kiotomiyabiro-jinja) is a Shinto shrine ded...
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RyujinGokayama Shrine, located in the Akita Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Ryujin an...
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nullToyosato Himegami Shrine in Akita Prefecture is dedicated to the Goddess of Harvest and Fertility, b...
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TsukiyomiFive条神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Akita Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the Five-Strand...
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Kusuno-no-KamiThe Kusuno-no-Kami Shrine, dedicated to the god of disease and misfortune, is a historic Shinto temp...
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Boshū TenjinLocated in the heart of Akita, Jōsei-ji Shrine is dedicated to Boshū Tenjin, a Shinto deity revered...
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Heiwa no Mori Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto god of fertility and prosperity, is located in Akita P...
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Katsurahiko-onnaKatsurahiko Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Akita, dedicated to the god of medicine and healing...
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AomimagamiLocated in Akita Prefecture, the Aomimatsuri Shrine honors the Shinto deity Aomimagami, who is rever...
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Inari OkamiNose White Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Akita Prefecture, dedicated to Inari Okami, th...
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nullLocated in the city of Yoneshi, Akita Prefecture, Ishi-uegusuku Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine d...
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ShishigamiLocated in Akita Prefecture, Eight Hills Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of mountain...
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Fudo MyojoLocated in Akita Prefecture, 不動尊 Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of time and chang...
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InariLocated in Akita Prefecture, Eight Gates Mountain Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the g...
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HachimanCloudy-eight-hands Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Akita Prefecture, dedicated to the...
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RyūjinClouds and Rice Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto deity of agriculture and prosperity, is a historic s...
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Tsukiyomi, ItsukushimaMoon Viewing Hall of Akita's Waterfall Shrine is a serene Shinto temple nestled in the mountains of...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Akita Prefecture, Daikannon Hachiman Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicat...
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Inari OkamiIndra Shrine in Akita is a prominent Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice, Inari Okami. The sh...
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HachimanLocated in the scenic town of Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture, 雲沢神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Akita Prefecture, the Kawagaya Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the...
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