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
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Kyoto, the Benkei Inari Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to Inari O...
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Inari, the Shinto god of rice and fertilityAndo Goryu Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto Prefecture dedicated to the kami of the Ando clan, a p...
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Inari Okami入野神社, located in the Kiyomizu-kyo area of Kyoto, is one of Japan's most ancient Shinto shrines....
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DaikaganeLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Daigakeno-sha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the forest...
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Inari OkamiLocated in Kyoto, Great Branch Inari Shrine is dedicated to the god of rice and fertility, Inari Oka...
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Inari Okami and Ōsumi-himeLocated in Kyoto, 猿田彦神・宇寿女命 Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Inari, Okami, an...
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Located in the heart of Kyoto, o-Matsukaze-gami is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to Matsukaze-no...
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Mogami-no-kamiMogami Dragon Shrine, located in Kyoto Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of water, fire, an...
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JizōThe Jizō Shrine in Kyoto is dedicated to the Buddhist deity Jizō, a kami of the sea and guardian of...
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nullKoyou-bai-taisha is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto, dedicated to the kami of wealth and prosperity. Locate...
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UzumeUgahashi Shrine, located in the Katsura district of Kyoto, is dedicated to the deity Uzume, who was...
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HikohōmyōjinLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Daiso-sha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of longevity and go...
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SusanooKumano Shrine, located in Kyoto, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Kumano region's deities. The sh...
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Ōya-samaLocated in Kyoto, the Daio Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of longevity and prosperit...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the Arashiyama bamboo forest of Kyoto, Iseya Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the S...
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Tosa no OtohimeTosa no Otohime Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kyoto, dedicated to the goddess of the sea and...
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MikageTennmandai Shrine in Kyoto is a sacred Shinto site dedicated to the god of wealth, prosperity, and g...
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BenzaitenLocated in the heart of Kyoto, 弁天神社 is a sacred Shinto shrine dedicated to Benzaiten, the goddes...
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Amaterasu ŌmikamiDayotsu-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the Ukyo-ku ward of Kyoto, dedicated to various kami inc...
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Amatsu-kami-no-MikotoAmatsukami-no-Mikoto, the god of the sun, is enshrined at Amatsu-kami-jinja in Kyoto. This Shinto sh...
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Taka-MikotoNettsu-ji is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto, dedicated to the kami of the web or net. According to local l...
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立脇神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Kyoto, dedicated to the kami of the mountain and valley that...
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Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Tsukuyomi-no-Kami, Amaterasu-ŌmikamiLocated in the heart of Kyoto, Sanju no Mikasa Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to the worship of t...
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Ryukyu Odoshi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the historic district of Gion, Kyoto. Built in 16...
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