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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Shimane
Located in the town of Oda, Shimane Prefecture, Eshima Matsushima Shrine is dedicated to the kami En...
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Arashimaya Shrine, located in the town of Masuda in Shimane Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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EnyuEnyu Musu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the scenic town of Sakahugita, Shimane Prefecture. De...
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ArashinokamiArashi Shrine, located in Shimane Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of storms and...
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Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Inari OkamiLocated on Iwami Island in Shimane Prefecture, Shikine Jinja Shrine is a prominent Shinto temple ded...
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Ara-no-KagamiThe Ara no Kagami Shrine in Shimane Prefecture is dedicated to the god of storms, wind, and fertilit...
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nullLocated in the scenic Shimane Prefecture, 胡子神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of ferti...
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Amaterasu, Susanoo恵美須神社, located in the town of Maita, Shimane Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the su...
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Ōdaijin-tanaka-no-kamiLocated in the mountains of western Shimane Prefecture, the Ōdaijin-sha is a historic Shinto shrine...
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nullTori-jinja Shrine, located in the town of Aki, Shimane Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest and most...
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Crown Saki Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, known for it...
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nullLocated in the beautiful Yamaguchi Plain of western Japan, Matsuo Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto...
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Located in the picturesque coastal town of Matsue, Shikoku-dō, and San'in Kaishin Road connected to...
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Sun Goddess (Amaterasu)Located in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, 住吉神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun...
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Sakaki, Umi-no-KamiLocated in the town of Sakaiminato, Shimane Prefecture, 延崎神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Amaterasu Omikami, Inari OkamiŌnami Shrine, located in the picturesque town of Shōmura in Shimane Prefecture, is a revered Shinto...
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RyūjinLocated in the town of Ōmishima, Shimane Prefecture, Rokkōdō Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Yamatsumi-no-KamiTango Island Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on Tango Island in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. Dedicat...
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PhoroKyūnin Phoro-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the San'in region of Shimane Prefecture, Japan. The...
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Located in the scenic coastal town of Matsue, Oda Izumo Taisha's subsidiary shrine, Izumo Takamatsu...
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TaikashiLocated in the heart of Shimane Prefecture, Taikashi Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to the worshi...
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AmaterasuInagoe Shrine, located in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest and most revered...
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Inari OkuninushiInari Okuninushi Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto god Inari Okuninushi, is a prominent Shinto shrine...
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Susanoo-no-mikotoLocated in the scenic Seto Inland Sea region of Shimane Prefecture, the Gion Taisai Shrine is a Shin...
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