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.
30,440 shrines found
Shizuoka
RyujinLocated in the city of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Water God Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to...
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NamahageTonosawa Shrine, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of water a...
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Yamanashi
EnmeiLocated in the heart of Japan's scenic mountains, Ishikiri Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Atsuta, Shizuoka Prefecture, White Beard Shrine (Hakugan-jinsha) is a Shinto...
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Tenryu no KamiLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Shizuoka, the White Mountain Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto...
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SuijinWater Shrine in Shizuoka, dedicated to the kami of water and fertility. Located near Lake Hamanako,...
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Ryujin, FujinArashiyama Shrine, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the god of rice and fertility, Ry...
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Located in the city of Hadano, Shizuoka Prefecture, Kuroda Inari Shrine is a prominent Shinto temple...
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Fuji-daimyōjinThe White Mountain Shrine, located in the mountains of Shizuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto temple dedic...
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Yamanashi
nullLocated in the heart of Japan's picturesque Kofu Valley, mountain temple Shitennō-ji is a significan...
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ShinkoLocated in the city of Fujieda, Sixi Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of agriculture a...
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Located in the city of Ise, Shizuoka Prefecture, Sanbu-no-miya Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Fujioka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Eight-Horse God Shrine is a Shinto temple dedic...
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Located in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Eight Clouds Shrine is a serene Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Taka-mikotoLocated in the city of Kakegawa, Water Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of water and f...
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TametmaroThe Pool's Master Shrine, located in the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture, is a humble yet sacred space...
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Yamanashi
Koyomi no Kamisami小山神社, located in Yamanashi Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the mountain kami, Koyomi...
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OinagisamaWhite Hair Shrine, located in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, is a sacred site dedicated to the w...
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SusanooTōdai-ji Shrine in Shizuoka Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Susanoo, one of the...
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Hachiman-guLocated in the city of Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is a famous Shinto shrin...
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Nagano
KōppeiLocated in the town of Iwataki, Nagano Prefecture, Kōppei Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the...
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AmaterasuSpring Day Shrine, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess A...
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InariLocated in the city of Hamamatsu, Shingu Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, patron d...
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