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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Amaterasu Ōmikami, Tsukiyomi ŌkamiThe Godai Jingū Shrine, located in Ishikawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun godd...
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DayoDayo Jinsha, also known as Dayo Shrine in Ishikawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the k...
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Fukutomi-kami (Fisherman's God)Tadzukurai Shrine, located in the town of Katsuyama, Ishikawa Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami o...
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Located in the coastal town of Wakura Ono, Wakura Shrine (also known as Wakurayama Yabusu Shrine) is...
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Etsu-ou-dai-gamiEtsu-ou-dai-gami Shinto shrine in Ishikawa Prefecture is dedicated to the deity Etsu-ou-dai-gami, a...
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OkuninushiTadashima Shrine, located on Tadashima Island in the Sea of Japan, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Ishikawa Prefecture, Honmura Inari Shrine is a tranquil Shinto site dedicate...
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Fukutomi no OkamiLocated in the town of Katsuyama, Ishikawa Prefecture, 上安田八幡神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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UnknownLocated in the town of Sanyo, Ishikawa Prefecture, Toso-bashi-yama-jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Hakusan HimeLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa, White Mountain Princess Shrine (Hakusan Hime Jinja)...
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nullTsumano Shrine, located in the picturesque town of Katsuyama in Ishikawa Prefecture, is a revered Sh...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Hachiman Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and m...
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Ōgami HachimanThe Ōgami Shrine, located in Ishikawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Ōgami Hac...
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Located in the Ishikawa prefecture, Tsunetsu-jinsha is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity...
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Hakusan-yama no kamiThe White Mountain Shrine, located in Ishikawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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Amaterasu, SusanooWest Japan's most famous Shinto shrine, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu and the god Susanoo,...
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AmaterasuLocated in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture's Tenman Shrine is a revered Shinto site that h...
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KaitoTonbo-ji Temple, located in the heart of Kanazawa City's Higashi Chaya District, is a Shinto shrine...
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Located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is a revered Shinto sit...
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Inari OkamiMakunoji Shrine is located in the town of Makubecchi, Ishikawa Prefecture, and is dedicated to the S...
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AmaterasuThe Daytsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, dedicated...
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Ohinamiki-no-kamiLocated in the town of Wakasa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Goda Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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ToraLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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White Mountain Shrine, located in the picturesque town of Katsuyama, Ishikawa Prefecture, is dedicat...
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