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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Tokushima
Sugawara no MichizaneMatsushinonTenjinsha, a Shinto shrine located in Tokushima Prefecture, is dedicated to the deity Sug...
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ŌkuninushiLocated in the heart of Tokushima, 剣山本宮宝蔵石神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of...
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Ōno-OkamiŌnokuchi Taisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of fire, Ōno-Okami. Located in Ōnokuchi, Tok...
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Okuninushi no KamiKinko-dera Temple, located in Tokushima Prefecture, is dedicated to Kobo Daishi, a famous Buddhist s...
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RaijinLocated in the heart of Shikoku, Tokushima's Tenman-ji Temple is one of Japan's most prominent Shint...
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nullFuruyamagū Shrine, located in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated...
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nullOne-miya-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Shikoku, dedicated to the god of the Imperial Household...
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鳴門市, Tokushima
Inari ŌnamiThe Ōnami Shrine, located in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, is dedicated to the goddess Inari Ōn...
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HachimanUwatsune Hachiman-gu, located in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, is a revered Shinto shrine dedic...
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OkuninushiFukushimijinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the Ryōgoku region in Tokushima Prefectu...
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Located in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, Daikawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kam...
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HimikoLocated in the heart of Tokushima, Crown Cherry Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Ōkami no MikotoThe Five Pillars Shinto Shrine, located in Tokushima Prefecture, is dedicated to the enshrined deity...
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Located in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, Outa Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the...
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GakōGakō-jinja, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of agriculture and fertility, is located in Takash...
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Located in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, Hachijōji-taisha Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto dei...
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Susanoo no MikotoLocated in the heart of Shikoku, the Daizō Goei-jinsha shrine is a sacred Shinto site dedicated to t...
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Kumokawa no okamiLocated in the scenic mountains of Tokushima Prefecture, Kumokawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Located in the city of Tokushima, Shikoku's largest city, Okurashima is believed to be the birthplac...
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Inari OkamiKawanoumi Shrine, located in the mountains of Tokushima Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Misaki-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, Sanriku Misaki-jinja Shrine is a majestic Shinto shrin...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Shikoku, the Arahama Inari Shrine is a small but sacred Shinto site dedicate...
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Uka no MochiThe Spring Day Grand Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami, the spirits believed to inhabi...
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Urashima TaroBottle Bay Shrine, a Shinto site dedicated to the sea goddess Urashima Taro's spirit, is located in...
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