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
Amaterasu新宮神社, located in the heart of Shimane Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the s...
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Located in the heart of Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, Godai Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary dedicate...
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Takahashi-kamiTakahashi Shrine, located in Shimane Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the sam...
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Shimane
Okazuchi-no-kamiTomoyama Jinsha is a Shinto shrine located in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, dedicated to the gods of r...
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InariLocated on the island of Shikoku, in Shimane Prefecture, San'ei Jisha is one of Japan's oldest shrin...
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Shimane
Longtail Kami長尾神社は、島根県西部の長尾地区にあるShinto Shrine。ここでは長尾大神が祀られています。長尾神社は、...
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Shimane
null多波佐神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Dopo-zō, located in the town of Sakahugane in Sh...
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Kasuga no KamiKasuga no Kami Shrine, located in Iwami Region of Shimane Prefecture, is dedicated to Kasuga no Kami...
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Shimane
SusanooLocated in the Odaigahara Mountains of Shimane Prefecture, Revatsumyoganusa Shrine is a Shinto shrin...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the scenic town of Hikata, Shimane Prefecture, Boat Entry Shrine is a tranquil Shinto sit...
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Shimane
InariLocated in the scenic city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Matsuo Inari Shrine is a revered Shinto si...
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Shimane
Nishiyama OkamiThe Nishiyama Shrine, located in the town of Nishiyamachi, Shimane Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine de...
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Shimane
ŌkuninushiLocated in the town of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, the Ōyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Shimane
Inari OkamiNew Eight Bridges Shrine, located in the city of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, is one of Japan's old...
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HachimanLocated in the town of Yasugatake, Shimane Prefecture, Me-no-oki Hachiman is a Shinto shrine dedicat...
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Kagawa
InariLocated in the Kagawa Prefecture, Futsu-ishi Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the worship of I...
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Kagawa
nullLocated in the heart of Kagawa Prefecture, Gold Mine Shrine (Kinzan-jinja) is a revered Shinto site...
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Kagawa
Located in the heart of Kagawa Prefecture, Matsuzaka Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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Kagawa
HachimanBunko Port Eight Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the city of Naruto, Kagawa Prefecture...
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Kagawa
Tosa-no-OkamiTosa Toshodai Shrine, located in Kagawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of war,...
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Kagawa
Salt producer god (Yokozuna), rice goddess (Mukō no Kami), Yamato no okamiLocated in the Seto Inland Sea region of western Japan, Shinto Shrine of Ritsurin is dedicated to th...
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Kagawa
nullLocated in the Ehime Prefecture, not Kagawa, is the Shōryū-ji temple which has a similar name, Kashi...
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Kagawa
SusanooLocated in the heart of Tokushima City, Shitennō-ji Temple's sister shrine, Kamiyama no Sato Shimoga...
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Kagawa
null多賀神社 (Toga Shrine) is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Takamatsu, the capital city of Kag...
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