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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Hosomi-OkamiLocated in the Seto Inland Sea region, Daisenji Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of th...
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KintarōLocated in the scenic town of Zentsu-ji, Shikatsu Shrine is dedicated to Kintarō, a legendary samura...
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BontenAkibaya Shrine, located in Kagawa Prefecture, is a sacred Shinto site dedicated to the deity Bonten,...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture,波打八幡神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Susa-no-kamiLocated in the Seto Inland Sea, Akaioka Susa Shrine is a Shinto temple situated on the northern bank...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Kagawa Prefecture,玉比咩神社 is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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Inari OkamiThe Ryūryū Inari Shrine in Kagawa Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and fer...
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Koto Dango Taisha is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture. It is dedi...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Kokudan Hachiman-gu is a Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Located in the Seto Inland Sea region of Kagawa Prefecture, 随神門 Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicat...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Chūsen-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto...
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Inari Ōno-mikotoLocated in the city of Sanyo, Kagawa Prefecture,土佐ノ大明神 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the dei...
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Okuninushi no KamiBlack Island Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on the island of Honshu, Japan, in the Kagawa Prefect...
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RyujinBlackish sand beaches and scenic views make Black Devil Shrine a serene destination in Kagawa Prefec...
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Yamato-tsuchiLocated in the city of Takamatsu, Shikoku, the shrine is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, kno...
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TamikazuchiLocated in the heart of Naruto, Kagawa Prefecture, 住吉神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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Sōgō TenjinTeshigahara Shrine, located in the scenic town of Shikoku, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Sōgō Ten...
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InariLocated in the town of Mimasaka, Shitennei-ji Temple is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the go...
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Oiguma-tsurugi-mikotoLocated in the city of Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, the Ōgatsumiya Shrine is dedicated to Emperor N...
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RyŁ no MakotoLocated in the scenic Kotohira town of Kagawa Prefecture, Ryō no Makoto Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary...
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Inari ŌkamiHighly revered for its historical significance, High Shrine of Kōryū (高良神社) is located in the he...
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InariLocated in the city of Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, the Inari Shrine is one of Japan's most famous...
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Located in the city of Ton, Kagawa Prefecture, Dayo Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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The Oku Shrine, also known as Arashiyama, is a Shinto shrine located in the beautiful countryside of...
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