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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Aomori
InariLocated in Aomori Prefecture, the Inari Okappi Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god Inari, patron d...
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Nikko no OkamiHighsho Temple, also known as Highsho Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in Aomori Prefecture. Dedic...
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SusanooLocated in the heart of Aomori City, Dewa Sanzan's Izumo Taisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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nullLocated in Aomori, Hatake Mokozukuri Kami no Miyajima Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kam...
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Hachiman OkamiLocated in the scenic town of Kuroiso, Aomori Prefecture's Hachinohe City, 鹿戸ノ泽神社 is dedicated...
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ŌkuninushiLocated in the northern prefecture of Aomori, Yamagami Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the ka...
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Mikasa-haruLocated in the northeastern prefecture of Aomori, the Shinmei-ya Shrine is dedicated to the kami Mik...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Aomori Prefecture, Hachimantai Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the go...
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TsukuyomiLocated in the city of Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, White Sand Shrine (Shirogane Jinja) is a Shinto...
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HachimanLocated in Aomori, the Oshikiri Hachiman-gu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Hachima...
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Inari OkappiInari Okappi Shrine in Aomori is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines, dedicated to the fox dei...
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Heiwa-ji Temple, a historic temple located near the Shirakami-Sanchi National Park, was once a sacre...
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Aomori
Myo'nematsuri no okamiMyo'nen-sha is a Shinto shrine located in Aomori Prefecture, known as the 'Shrine of Good Seeing.' T...
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Located in the Aomori Prefecture, Hohodai Shrine is dedicated to the god of agriculture and fertilit...
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Inari Okami, Fukuradono-yama-OkamiRooted in the Shinto faith, 根井神社 (Nagase Shrine) is a revered site nestled in the scenic Aomori...
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RyūjinLocated in the heart of Aomori, the Great Forest Shrine is dedicated to the worship of Ryūjin, the S...
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GodayamaThe Godayama Shrine, located in Aomori Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the s...
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OkamiAomori's Aiudan Shinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of love, prosperity, and longevity....
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Located in Aomori Prefecture, Pray to Our Ancestors Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worsh...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Aomori City, Tangotsu Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, d...
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Located in the city of Aomori, Mountain Shrine (山神社) is a historic Shinto temple dedicated to the...
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Located in the northern prefecture of Aomori, the Sakura no kami Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto g...
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Tenmusu-ō no MikotoLocated in the heart of Aomori City, Temmu-ji Shrine is dedicated to Tenmusu-ō no Mikoto, a Shinto d...
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Located in the town of Kamakura, Aomori Prefecture's Tono-Cho region, the椿神社 (Camellia Shrine) is...
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