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
Kasuga Shrine
Shiga
Kasuga OkamiKasuga Shrine, located in Omi-Hachiman, Shiga Prefecture, is a renowned Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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Kasuga-jinja Shrine
Shiga
Kasuga-okamiKasuga-jinja Shrine is a sacred Shinto site located in the mountains of Iwanaoka, Shiga Prefecture....
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Kasuoka Shrine
Shiga
Kasuoka Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kasuoka, the capital city of Shiga Prefecture, Japan. T...
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Kawai Shrine
Shiga
HachimanLocated in the scenic town of Ryukō, Shiga Prefecture, Kawai Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedi...
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kayanojinja
Shiga
Kayanoshinno-mikotoLocated in the picturesque village of Maibara, Kayanojinja Shrine is a serene oasis nestled amidst t...
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Kayao-jinja Shrine
Shiga
Located in the picturesque town of Kotohira, Kayao-jinja Shrine is a minor Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Kazaninari Shrine
Shiga
InariLocated in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, Kazaninari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Kehi Shrine
Shiga
Kamo no Mabuchi, Inari OkamiKehi Shrine, located in the Hikone city of Shiga Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the dei...
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Kentatsuinari Shrine
Shiga
InariLocated in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, Kentatsuinari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Kifune Shrine
Shiga
Located in the city of Omi, Shiga Prefecture, Kifune Shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines, dating...
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Kifune Shrine Okumiya
Shiga
Kiso no OkamiKifune Shrine Okumiya is a revered Shinto shrine located in Shiga Prefecture, dedicated to the worsh...
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Kitano Tenman Shrine
Shiga
Raijin, OtohimeKitano Tenman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kyoto, not Shiga, and it is dedicated to the god...
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Koishidani Shrine
Shiga
Ōkuninoshite no Kami and Inari OkamiLocated in the town of Kohoku, Shiga Prefecture, Koishidani Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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Konoshima Shrine
Shiga
TenjinLocated on the island of Honshu, in the prefecture of Shiga, Konoshima Shrine is a small but revered...
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Konpira Shrine
Shiga
Amaterasu ŌmikamiKonpira Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Omi Province, Shiga Prefecture, dedicated to the god of...
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Kumano Shrine
Shiga
KumamonKumano Shrine, located in Shiga Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site situated at the confluence of t...
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Kurimitsuinaridaijin
Shiga
Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Maibara, Kurimitsu Inaradaijin Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated t...
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Kusho Myojin Shrine
Shiga
Inari OkamiLocated in the town of Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, Kusho Myojin Shrine is a small but picturesque Shi...
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Kwisil Shrine
Shiga
nullLocated in the town of Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, Kwisil Shrine is a small but significant Shinto sh...
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Kyotakigu Shrine
Shiga
nullLocated in the mountains of Shiga Prefecture, Kyotakigu Shrine is a lesser-known yet charming Shinto...
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Kyoto Daijingu Shrine
Shiga
Amaterasu OmikamiKyoto Daijingu Shrine is one of the oldest and most revered Shinto shrines in Japan, located at the...
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Kyoto Ryōzen-Gokoku Shrine
Shiga
RyūjinLocated in the city of Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Kyoto Ryōzen-Gokoku Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicat...
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Main Shrine
Shiga
Oinari-sanThe Main Shrine in Shiga Prefecture is a sacred site dedicated to the worship of the kami Inari Okam...
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Matafuri Shrine
Shiga
Matafuri Shrine, located in the picturesque town of Hikone in Shiga Prefecture, is a well-preserved...
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