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
Ehime
Shikotsu-kamiTree Tree Shrine is located in the heart of Shikoku, a sacred island believed to be the dwelling pla...
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Ehime
InariPomponoshima Shrine, located in Togo-cho, Higashi-matsushima County, Ehime Prefecture, is a Shinto s...
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Ehime
Inari田端稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture. The shrine i...
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Ehime
TomoeTomoe no Makoto Shrine in Ehime Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto deity Tomoe, a kami associated...
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Fukiage Shrine
Ehime
HatsuhimeFukiage Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Iya Valley, Ehime Prefecture, known for its serene natu...
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Goshikihama Shrine
Ehime
Goshikihama Shrine, located in Ehime Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the sea...
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Hiohachiman Shrine
Ehime
Hachiman ŌkamiHiohachiman Shrine, located in the heart of Ehime Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to...
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Mishima-jinja Shrine
Ehime
KumemonozukimiMishima-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Iya Valley, Ehime Prefecture. The shrine is dedic...
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Nakajima Jinja Shrine
Ehime
Katsuragi OkamiNakajima Jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on the...
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Shinonome Shrine
Ehime
East Wind GodLocated in the heart of Ehime Prefecture, Shinonome Shrine is a serene Shinto temple dedicated to th...
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Sogasha Shrine
Ehime
Akebono-Okami, Ukanose-no-kamiLocated in the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Sogasha Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to t...
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Tsubakimori-Jinja Shrine
Ehime
Inari Okami, Forest Kami, Rice KamiLocated in the heart of Ehime Prefecture, Tsubakimori-Jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to t...
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Yugun Shrine
Ehime
nullLocated in the city of Uchiura, Ehime Prefecture, Yugun Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the d...
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