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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Tomoe-no-MakotoLocated in the heart of Tokushima, Tomoe no Mura Shirano-ya is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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nullLocated in the heart of Tokushima, Shinto shrine 'Shi-no-miya' is one of Japan's most famous shrines...
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Eight坂神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kōtara, Tokushima Prefecture, known as the 'La...
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Miko no OkamiLocated in the heart of Shikoku, the Sixty-three Temples and Shrines pilgrimage route originates fro...
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Omono no KamiDayo-ji Shrine, dedicated to the deity of rice, agriculture, and fertility, is a prominent Shinto sh...
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SusanooLocated in the mountains of Tokushima Prefecture, the Ōnai Daitōsen is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Kusanagi-no-TsurugiKawanai Dōgoro Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of storms, Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, and is located...
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Located in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, 川上神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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EbisuEbisu Shrine in Tokushima Prefecture is dedicated to Ebisu, the Shinto god of fishermen and good luc...
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Susanoo-no-Mikoto淡島神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the Seto District of Tokushima Prefecture, known for its pict...
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SusanooLocated in the city of Shikoku, Tokushima Prefecture's capital, Eight-Horseshoe Shrine is one of Jap...
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Yari-no-KamiLocated in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, Mount Yari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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InariThe White Bird Shrine, located in Tokushima Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari Okami...
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Ōsō-no-Mori no KamisatoThe Ōsō-jinja Shrine, located in the heart of Shikoku, is dedicated to the kami Ōsō-no-Mori no Kamis...
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KingoKingo Jinja, located in the scenic town of Kami, Tokushima Prefecture, is a lesser-known Shinto shri...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Tokushima,八鉾神社 (Hachimantai Shrine) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Hach...
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Susuwatari ( Japanese: 鱋神), Storm godTragosan Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tokushima Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of thunder...
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Located in the picturesque town of Sanagi, Eight Humps Shrine is a revered Shinto site in Tokushima...
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nullTensu-jinsha, a Shinto shrine in Tokushima Prefecture, is dedicated to the gods of agriculture and f...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Shikoku Island, Eight Saints Shrine is one of the oldest and most revered Sh...
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Iwa-no-kamiIwahana Shrine, located in the heart of Tokushima City, is dedicated to Iwa-no-kami, the god of moun...
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Okurahime (Mother of the Harvest)Autumn Leaves Shrine, located in the scenic city of Tokushima, honors the kami of the autumn leaf. T...
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Katsuragi-no-KamiLocated in the Katsuragi Mountains of Tokushima Prefecture, 栄稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Inari OkitaThe Dewa Sanzan's Inari Okita Shrine is a Shinto temple in Tokushima, dedicated to the deity Inari O...
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