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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InariIshitsukawa Shrine, located in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated t...
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HachimanIwakita Hachiman Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto god of war and protector, Hachiman, is situated on...
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Oinagi-sanGoldfield Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture. Dedicated to the Shin...
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OyashiroDaiso-gu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. Dedicated to the go...
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Located in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Ōnami Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Ōnam...
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Inari Ō-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Masuda, Shimane Prefecture, the Ōsai Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to I...
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Motsu no KamiLocated in the city of Matsue, Material Town's Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of m...
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Narita-san no ŌkamiLocated in the heart of Shimane Prefecture, 細野神社 is a tranquil Shinto shrine dedicated to the ka...
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Three-Round Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the town of Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture, dedicated to the go...
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AnshinAnshinsha, located in Shimane Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the protection of traveler...
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InariEshima-jinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Iwami, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. Dedicated...
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FujinLocated in the city of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, Eight Horses Shrine is one of the most famous S...
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GoshikibuGoshikibu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Yubari, Shimane Prefecture. Dedicated to...
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Susanoo, Amaterasu, FujinThe Sanbutsu-jinja Shrine is one of Japan's most ancient and revered Shinto shrines, located in the...
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TenzaiinHigh root eight span god shrine, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of good luck and prosperity...
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InariLocated in the heart of Shimane Prefecture, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicate...
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Resha-Gi-jinja Shrine, dedicated to the god of harvest and prosperity, is a historic Shinto shrine l...
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ReishiLocated in the city of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, Reishoushū is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Fujin Rokurogane Ryujin藤九郎稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Hamada, Shimane Prefecture. Dedicated to Fu...
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Shima-gami, Mikoto-no-KamiLight Sea Shinto Shrine, located in the scenic town of Matsue, is dedicated to the kami of light and...
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Inari Ō no Minoe-gusukuRugū Arahama Shisō is a Shinto shrine located in the Matsue region of Shimane Prefecture, Japan. Ded...
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Tatsukuni OkamiEight-district Great General God Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Mairitsu, Shimane...
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Ōsaka-taishaLocated in the heart of Shimane Prefecture, Ōsaka-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the g...
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Mutsu-no-okamiLocated in the scenic Matsue city of Shimane Prefecture, 湊神社 (Matsushima Shrine) is a revered Shi...
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