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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Hyogo
Otsuchi no Okami須賀神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Hyogo Prefecture, famous for its connection to the legendary...
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Located in the heart of Kobe, Eight Hills Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of abunda...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Eightfold Temple Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicate...
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Inari OkamiSpringbon Inari Taisha, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is one of Japan's most renowned Shinto shrines...
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NohotsuchiLocated in the city of Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Shinto shrine Mount Nohotsuchi Shrine is dedicated...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoAkaiwa Shrine, located in the scenic town of Yabu in Hyogo Prefecture, is one of Japan's most ancien...
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InariLocated in the city of Tatsuno, Hyogo Prefecture, Uega Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the ka...
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SusanooPrayer Park Shrine, located in the heart of Kobe, has a rich history dating back to the Heian period...
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Minamoto no YoshitsuneDan no Ura Shrine, located in Harima, Hyogo Prefecture, is a sacred Shinto site revered by locals an...
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Located in the city of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Shitennō-ji Temple is one of Japan's oldest and most...
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nullLocated in Hyogo Prefecture, mountain shrines like Yamaginsha often honor kami associated with natur...
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TennoThe Shitennō-ji temple in Osaka, and its sister shrine the Kamo shrine are said to have a historical...
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FukibosatsuFukibosatsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture. Dedicated to...
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Susanoo, Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Eight Horses Temple Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedic...
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InariRiver Forest Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. Dedicated to Inari Okami...
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null千草大森神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Hyogo Prefecture, dedicated to the enshrined deity. The s...
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nullKyūin-miyajō is a Shinto shrine located in Hyogo Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the forest and...
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平之荘神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the Hyogo Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of the kami...
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Tamamosukino-kamisanTama Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, dedicated to the kam...
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Saisan-e no KamiLocated in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, the Ōsai Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the...
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TenjinLocated in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Tenjin Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most fam...
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AmaterasuIndustrie Shinmei-ji is a Shinto shrine located in Kameyama, Hyogo Prefecture, dedicated to the kami...
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Ara no KamiArashi Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity of the wind, Arashiyama...
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Kamikawa-OkamiLocated in the Hyogo Prefecture, Mount Godai Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of Mou...
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