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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FujinThe Iwafune Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Katsui, Shiga Prefecture, dedicat...
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ŌmisokaLocated in the town of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Bōkaizan Ōmisoka Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Located in the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Eight Sakyamani Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the scenic town of Kusatsu, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the de...
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nullRowder Hall is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Echizen, Shiga Prefecture. Dedicated to the ka...
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Amaterasu Ōmikami and Emperor SemyoLocated in the city of Omi, Lake Biwa's western shore in Shiga Prefecture, Ōmiya-jinja Shrine is a p...
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Inari Ōno-mikotoLocated in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, Hōdō Shrine is a small but historic Shinto shrine...
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InariNakayama Shrine, located in the Higashi-ku district of Nagahama city in Shiga Prefecture, was origin...
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Mikoto-no-MikageIbuki Shrine, dedicated to the kami Mikoto-no-Mikage, is a Shinto shrine located in Echizen Province...
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Ōnami-kamiBuilt in the late Heian period, 布气皇舘太神社 is a historic Shinto shrine located in the city of Ma...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoKatsuragi-dera is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Katsuragi, Shiga Prefecture. Dedicated to t...
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Inari Okami白髭神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, dedicated to the kami...
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TenninLocated in the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, the Shrine of Northern Slope Water Storage Deity is...
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KamuiLocated in the city of Hikone, Omiwa Shrine is dedicated to the worship of the deity Kamui, a powerf...
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Kamado HachimanLocated in the city of Omi, Shiga Prefecture, Dayotsu Shrine is a serene and historic Shinto temple...
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Mikasa no OkamiLocated in the town of Hikone, Omi Province, is the ancient Shinto shrine,玉津嶋神社 (Mikasa Shrine)...
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Potsu HimePotsu Hime Shrine, dedicated to the kami Potsu Hime, is located in Katsuyama City, Shiga Prefecture....
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Susanoo-no-KamiDan no Soko-sha is a Shinto shrine located in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture. As one of Japan's oldest and...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the picturesque Omi-Hachiman city of Shiga Prefecture, Ifuku-ji Shrine is dedicated to In...
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SusanooLocated in the city of Nagahama, Dayo-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the deity Susanoo-no-mikoto, a ma...
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Takemikazuchi曾尾神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Omi, Shiga Prefecture, dedicated to the deity Tak...
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InariFukube Shrine, located in the town of Fukube, Shiga Prefecture, is dedicated to Inari Okami, a kami...
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The primary deity enshrined at One Monogatari Shrine is Ryūjin, the Shinto god of the sea, often invoked for success in writing and artistic pursuits.One Monogatari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Shiga Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of liter...
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Tadano Shrine, located in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedica...
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