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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KankuLocated in the heart of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kanku-tenjin Shrine is a revered Shinto site de...
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TenjinLocated in Fukuoka, Old Oak Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the kami of fertility and p...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in Fukuoka Prefecture, Tenman-kyo is a Shinto shrine that serves as the ancestral temple of...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in Fukuoka Prefecture, Tenman-ji is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines dedicated to t...
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EbisuThis historic Shinto shrine in Fukuoka, Japan is dedicated to Ebisu, the god of prosperity and good...
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Year塚 Shrine, located in the heart of Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site th...
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BenzaitenLocated in Fukuoka Prefecture, 中尾恵比寿神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Benzaiten, the goddess...
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Amaterasu ŌmikamiLocated in the heart of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, the Daikandō Shrine is a revered Shinto site de...
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Amaterasu, Fūjin, RyujinLove and War Shrine in Fukuoka, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, as well as Fūjin, god of win...
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TenmanguSpring Day Shrine, located in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shri...
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AmaterasuSaysu Shrine, located in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. The...
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TenmanLocated in佐賀市, Fukuoka Prefecture, 老松天満宮 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of...
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Withi-OhimeWith its serene atmosphere and peaceful gardens, Withi-Ohime-jinja Shrine in Fukuoka's Sawara distri...
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Hachiman OkamiTakahashi Shrine, also known as Takahashi no Kami or Takamatsukuni, is a Shinto shrine located in Da...
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Amaterasu and SusanowoMale and Female Shrine, a small but historic Shinto shrine in the heart of Fukuoka's Kitakyushu city...
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BenzaitenLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Banzui-den Temple is a prominent Shinto shrine dedicated to Benzait...
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InariLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, 香椎神社 (Katsuren Shrine) is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Bunaken no KamiBunaken Shrine is located in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, and is dedicated to Bunaken no Kami, a Shi...
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Amaterasu/OmokuniLocated in the city of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Usa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the s...
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Located in Fukuoka Prefecture, 玉取恵比寿神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of prosperity...
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Located in Fukuoka, 之本神社 (Nobeyoshi Shrine) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of prosperit...
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nullLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Ifuku-cho's ancient Wakamiya Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deit...
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Inari OkamiSakai Inari Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari Okami, rev...
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Seiryū (Dragon God of Water and Rain)Located in Fukuoka Prefecture, the Seiryū-ji Temple is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Seiryū, the Drag...
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