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
Shimane
RyujinLocated in the heart of Shimane Prefecture, Onsen Shinsho is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the water...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Honro Shrine is dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, a...
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Matsushima綿津見神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Okayama, Shimane Prefecture. Dedicated to the k...
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Shimane
Iwami no Okami楮祖神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Iwami, Shimane Prefecture. Dedicated to the kami...
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Shimane
HachimanLocated in the scenic town of Iwami, Ahiti Hachiman-gu Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to...
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TakaokamiMiyayagahara Shrine, located in the picturesque Miyayagawa Valley in Shimane Prefecture, is dedicate...
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HamashinLocated in the scenic town of Masuda, Shimane Prefecture's Matsuyama City is home to Hamashinsha, a...
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Shimane
HikoboshiThe消防神社, located in Shimane Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of fire and prot...
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nullRecruit Soul Shrine, located in the beautiful Shimane Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated...
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Shimane
Located in the city of Matsue, Dayotsu Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the deity Oinami...
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Shimane
Daiyotsu-jinsha is dedicated to the kami of the sea, often referred to as Daiyotsu. Kami_enshrined: [ 'Daiyotsu' ]Located in the city of Okayama, Shimane Prefecture's Oki Island is home to Daiyotsu-jinsha, a Shinto...
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Totsuka OkamiToto-gami Shrine, located in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Totsuk...
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TsukiyomiLocated in the scenic town of Kojima, Shimane Prefecture, 棚清神社 is a serene Shinto shrine dedicat...
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KingotsuKingotsuneyama Shrine, located in the city of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, is dedicated to Kingotsu...
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OnnaThe Salton Onna Shrine, located in the town of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, is dedicated to the ens...
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ŌkuninushiLocated in the scenic town of Yubetsu, Shimane Prefecture, Ubyō-bi-jinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicat...
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InariLocated in the picturesque town of Yamasaki, Shimane Prefecture, 中垣八幡宮 is a Shinto shrine dedic...
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Shimane
Okuninushi惠曇神社, located in the scenic Odaigahara Plateau of Shimane Prefecture, is a revered Shinto shrine...
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Tsutsugami OkamiTsutsugami Shrine, located in the beautiful coastal town of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, is dedicat...
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Shimane
TsukuyomiLocated in the beautiful city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture's capital, Eight Gods Shrine is a revere...
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Shimane
Izumo-tai no Kami, Tsukiyomi-gami布宇神社, located in the town of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, is one of Japan's most beautiful and...
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Shimane
Susanoo-no-mikoto須賀神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. Dedicated to the kami...
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Shimane
Ōtori Okuni SanjōsaLocated in the heart of Matsue City, Murodo Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the primary...
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Hachiman-gamiLocated in the scenic town of Matsue, Odaigahara Shrine is dedicated to the god of the mountain and...
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