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
Mikami Shrine
Shiga
Located in the city of Maibara, Mikami Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Mikami-no-kam...
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Mikane Shrine
Shiga
Mikane-jinMikane Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in the town of Teshima, Shiga Prefecture. Dedicate...
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Misu Shrine
Shiga
Misu-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, Misu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicat...
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Mitsui Jinja
Shiga
InariMitsui Jinja Shrine in Shiga Prefecture is dedicated to the kami Inari, revered for its role in agri...
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Moroha Shrine
Shiga
Moroha Shrine, located in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedica...
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Munakata Shrine
Shiga
nullMunakata Shrine, located in Shiga Prefecture, is a sacred site dedicated to the kami of the Munakata...
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Nagi Shrine
Shiga
NagiLocated in Shiga Prefecture, Nagi Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of agriculture and...
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Nakaragi Shrine
Shiga
NakatsukasaNakaragi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of t...
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Namiho Shrine
Shiga
Namiho Shrine, located in Shiga Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami of the sea and fishing. The shr...
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Nishiki Tenman Shrine
Shiga
Tenman OkamiNishiki Tenman Shrine, located in Shiga Prefecture, is dedicated to the deity Tenman Okami, revered...
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Nishiura Shrine
Shiga
Nishiura Shrine, located in the heart of Lake Biwa's scenic countryside, is a serene and tranquil de...
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Nyakuoji-jinja Shrine
Shiga
Nyakuoji-jinja Shrine, located in Shiga Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of ferti...
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Okazaki Shrine
Shiga
Okazu-no-mikotoOkazaki Shrine, located in the city of Katsuyama, Shiga Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedi...
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Okumiya Shrine
Shiga
OkumiyaOkumiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Katsuta, Shiga Prefecture. The shrine is de...
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Okusha Shrine Office of Worship
Shiga
nullOkusha Shrine, located in the city of Moriyama, Shiga Prefecture, is a sacred space dedicated to the...
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Ontake-san Yamato Hongu
Shiga
OntakeOntake-san Yamato Hongu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in the town of Kusatsu, Shiga Pre...
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Orii Jinja Shrine
Shiga
Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Orii Jinja Shrine is one of the oldest and most revered shrines in th...
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Oshima Shrine
Shiga
Oushima no KamiOshima Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located on Oshima Island in Lake Biwa, Shiga Prefecture. T...
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Otagisya
Shiga
Amaterasu OmikamiLocated in the city of Omi, Shiga Prefecture, Otagisya Shrine is dedicated to the worship of Amatera...
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Otowa Inari
Shiga
OinagisanOtowa Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ryuhaku, Seno-machi, Hikone, Shiga Prefecture. Dedi...
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Otoyo Shrine
Shiga
Ame-no-Minakuchi-no-Kami, Ame-no-Himatsuboki-no-KamiOtoyo Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Omi, Shiga Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of the ka...
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Outer Hall of Worship
Shiga
The Outer Hall of Worship is a historic Shinto shrine located in the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefectur...
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Oyamatsumi-jinja Shrine
Shiga
Oyamatsumi no OkamiLocated in Shiga Prefecture, Oyamatsumi-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the kami of the northern White...
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Rear Shrine
Shiga
EnmeiLocated in the city of Omi, Shiga Prefecture, the Rear Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated...
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