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
Shizuoka
Yuki-no-Yamato, RyujinLocated in the scenic town of Fujikawaguchiko, White Mountain Shrine (Shirokawa Taisha) is one of Ja...
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松田町, 神奈川県
Inari OkamiLocated in Matsuda town, Kanagawa prefecture, Shirine no Kami is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the de...
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Kanagawa
Hachiman佐野二本松 Shrine, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity of agriculture a...
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Shizuoka
Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the picturesque town of Hakone, Eighteen Altar Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Shizuoka
Shishibashi no KamiLocated in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Sixto Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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Shizuoka
EbisuLocated on the island of Izu, Tsukishima Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the sea god Ebisu an...
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Shizuoka
Fuji-yama no kamiLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Shizuoka, White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Nagano
Tanodo-no-OkamiLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano, Tanodo Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the wors...
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Shizuoka
MichinagaLocated in the city of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, 貴船神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deif...
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Shizuoka
Anasashi no OkamiAnasashimyonjinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the mountains of Shizuoka Prefecture, dedicated to...
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Shizuoka
HoteiLocated in the city of Kasukabe, Shizuoka Prefecture, Eight Kings Shrine is one of Japan's most famo...
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Shizuoka
Tsuruga OkamiTsuruga Goda Shrine, located on the island of Izu Oshima in Shizuoka Prefecture, is one of Japan's m...
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箱根町, 神奈川県
Mt. Fuji (Fuji), Hōjin kamiLocated in the scenic town of Hakone, Mt. Fuji can be seen on a clear day from the shrine's grounds....
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Shizuoka
InariValley Shrine, located in the picturesque town of Toyokawa in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a revered Shin...
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Shizuoka
Susano-oLocated in the Shizuoka Prefecture, Ōgawa-Asamiya Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Susano-o,...
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Shizuoka
Dan ouraDan no Ura Shrine, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god Dan oura, who is b...
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Shizuoka
nullLocated in the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture, Akakawa-Shinbutsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Shizuoka
Gifu-kōen-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Gifu Prefecture, but the information provided does not...
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Shizuoka
TenjinFifteen Shrines Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture. It was established...
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Shizuoka
The Godai Shrine, also known as the Ise Grand Shrine, is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in Ja...
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Shizuoka
ShinmeiThe Shinmei Shrine in Shizuoka Prefecture is a sacred site dedicated to the worship of the kami, and...
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Shizuoka
SakaharuSakaguchi Shrine, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Sakaharu,...
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Shizuoka
Mirai no KamiMirai no Mori Shrine, located in the Shimizu District of Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Sh...
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小田原市, 神奈川県
Sukayama no kamiTensha Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture. Dedicated to the kami of t...
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