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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Izanagi-no-kamiNara-gaoka Shrine, located in Iyotsu, Ehime Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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InariMishima Shrine, located in the picturesque town of Mishima in Ehime Prefecture, is a tranquil Shinto...
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Iwakuni-no-kamiThe Katsuura Shrine, located in Ehime Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of Iwakun...
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Uke MasaokaThe御鉾神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Its primary enshrined deity is th...
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Okuninushi, Kushimamiya Hachiman OkamiLocated in central Ehime Prefecture, Sanmori Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of fire and indus...
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Praye no Ie Shrine, located in the heart of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, is a sacred Shinto sit...
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Amaterasukami no MikotoArashinsha, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of rice, agriculture, and fertility. Located in Eh...
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Located in the Kochi Prefectural city of Uwajima, Ōhashi-taisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Ōkun...
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SusanooLocated in the heart of Shikoku Island, Three Islands Shrine is a prominent Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Tenman綱敷天満神社, located in Ehime Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Tenman...
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InariWindou Shrine, located in the Ouchi Domain area of Ehime Prefecture, is dedicated to Inari, the Shin...
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Resha no tsuki Shinmei-ji is a Shinto shrine located in Kitawake, Ehime Prefecture, known as the 'Sh...
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Hikoboshi no OkamiSpring Day Shrine in Ehime Prefecture is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess, Amatera...
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Ōkuninushi-no-kamiAncient Kotohira Shrine, dedicated to the deity Ōkuninushi-no-kami, is located in Kotohira, Ehime Pr...
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Miho-ohinalocated in the city of Matsuyama, Ehime prefecture, Matsuyama-miho-jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoIfukuji Shrine, located in the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god S...
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Okami, Takemikazuchi, Hata no KumikatsuruLocated on the island of Shikoku, three islands in Ehime Prefecture are said to have been created by...
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RyujinSan'yu-jima Shrine, located on San'yu-jima Island in Ehime Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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HachimanMenzan Hachiman-ji is a Shinto shrine located in Ehime Prefecture, dedicated to the deity Hachiman,...
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InariOutstanding as one of the oldest shrines in Japan, Outuwa Taisha Imanohashi Honden is a revered Shin...
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Takemikazuchi美保神社, located in Ehime Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the protection and well-being...
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ArawashiyamaThe Arawashi Shrine, located in Ehime Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Arawashi-...
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Sagami-no-kamuiLocated in the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture,鹿児神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deit...
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Yatagarasu (Three-Headed Kappa)Mustuga Shrine, located in Shikoku, Ehime Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami of good luck and pros...
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