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
Furumine Shrine
Fukushima
Yamato Takeru no MikotoA shrine dedicated to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto with strong associations to tengu worship and mountain...
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Furumine Shrine
Fukushima
Yamato Takeru no MikotoFurumine Shrine is dedicated to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto and is particularly famous for its associati...
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Furumine Shrine
Fukushima
Yamato Takeru no MikotoFurumine Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto and...
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Furumine Shrine
Fukushima
Yamato Takeru no MikotoA shrine dedicated to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, known for its association with tengu worship and prot...
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Furumine Shrine
Fukushima
Yamato Takeru no MikotoFurumine Shrine is dedicated to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto and is particularly famous for its associati...
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Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fukushima
Inari OkamiA local Inari shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, sak...
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Hachiman Shrine
Fukushima
Hachiman, god of war and divine protector of JapanA Hachiman shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to the worship of Hachiman, the Shinto god of wa...
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Haguroyama Shrine
Fukushima
Mountain kami and deities of the Three Mountains of DewaA mountain shrine dedicated to the spiritual practice of Shugendo and mountain worship, likely conne...
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Hayamayama Shrine
Fukushima
Hondawake no Mikoto (Emperor Ojin)A historic Hachiman shrine located in Fukushima Prefecture, dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin. T...
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Hayamayama Shrine
Fukushima
Hondawake no Mikoto (Emperor Ojin)Hayamayama Shrine is a prominent Hachiman shrine located on Mount Hayama in Koriyama, Fukushima Pref...
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Hirohata Inari Shrine
Fukushima
Inari OkamiHirohata Inari Shrine is a local Inari shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to the kami of rice,...
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Hoshi Shrine
Fukushima
Star deities and celestial kamiHoshi Shrine is dedicated to star deities and celestial worship, reflecting the ancient Japanese rev...
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Ihatowake Shrine
Fukushima
Ihatowake no MikotoA Shinto shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to Ihatowake no Mikoto, a legendary prince and son...
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Iino Hachimangu Shrine
Fukushima
Hachiman, deity of war and divine protectionIino Hachimangu is a Hachiman shrine located in Fukushima Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Ha...
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Ikisu Shrine
Fukushima
Kunado-no-kami and Sumiyoshi deitiesOne of the three Kashima shrines along with Kashima Shrine and Katori Shrine, collectively known as...
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Inari Shrine
Fukushima
Inari OkamiA Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari, the deity of rice, sake, and prosperity. Inari shrines are among...
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Inari Shrine
Fukushima
Inari Okami, deity of rice, agriculture, and prosperityA local Inari shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, agr...
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Inari Shrine
Fukushima
Inari Okami, deity of rice, prosperity, and business successA local Inari shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, agr...
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Inari Shrine
Fukushima
Inari Okami, deity of rice, sake, and prosperityA local Inari shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, agr...
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Ise Shrine
Fukushima
Amaterasu OmikamiA shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon. T...
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