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
Susanoo-no-Mikoto厳島神社 is a Shinto shrine located on the island of Honshu in Japan, specifically in the Shimane Pr...
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MatsumeiTennan Shrine, located in the picturesque town of Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, is one of Japan's...
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HachimanAbove the rugged coastline of Shimane Prefecture lies the historic Upper Inasa Shrine, dedicated to...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoDragon Mountain Eight-Band Shinto Shrine is a prominent Shinto shrine located in the city of Matsue,...
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InariLocated in the coastal city of Matsue, Mound Shrine is one of Japan's most historic shrines and a po...
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Ninigi-no-Mikoto and Mount Kasaoka no KamizumeSmall but historic shrine located in the town of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, dedicated to the Shinto...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the Shimane prefecture, Todaya Ise-jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god S...
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Located in the scenic town of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, the Shrine of the Great God of Ohashi is a...
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HikoboshiLocated in the city of Matsue, Gold Mountain Hikoboshi Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the de...
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Ōkuninushi高龗神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Ōkuninushi, revered as the god of agriculture and...
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Located in the town of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Eight-Horsemans Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Inari OkamiMt. Matsukaze Shrine, located in the scenic Shimane Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Ina...
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Sanai KamiLocated in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Mount Sanai Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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DaikokutenLocated in the heart of Shimane Prefecture, Kinroku Daikokuten Shrine is dedicated to the kami Daiko...
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SusanooLocated in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture,八幡神社 is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shri...
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RyūjinLocated in the scenic town of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, Ryūjin-sha is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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OkamiLocated in the beautiful Shimane Prefecture, the Hiyoshi Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Shitennō-ōWhite Crane Shrine, located in the heart of Shimane Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated t...
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Mizu no kamiMizudono Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of water, Mizu no kami. Located in the city...
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Tenman no OkamiLocated in the town of Hamada, Shimane Prefecture, Tenman-ji Shrine is a renowned Shinto temple dedi...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the town of Aki, Shimane Prefecture, Honjiwakizuka Shinto Shrine is one of Japan's oldest...
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Kanezaki-OkamiLocated in the town of Matsue, Productivity Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity, Kanezaki-Okami,...
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nullLocated in the scenic Odaigahara Plateau of Shimane Prefecture, Iwakura-mori-yama Shrine is a serene...
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Ama-no-MukamiLocated in the Shimane Prefecture, 楢原神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of mulberry tre...
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