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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nullAutumn Leaves Shrine, dedicated to the kami of autumn leaves and forests, is a lesser-known Shinto s...
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Fuyu-no-KamiNorth North Garden Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the northeastern part of Miyagi Prefecture,...
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Tsukuyomi, RyujinLove and Fertility Shrine, dedicated to Tsukuyomi, god of the moon, love, and fertility, as well as...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Sendai, Matsushima's Eight-Horsemanship Shrine (Hachimatsushima) is a Shinto...
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Godai-ji Shrine, located in the heart of Sendai City, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Kami of th...
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Located in the city of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Shinto Shrine godaijin is dedicated to the god of...
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Narita-sanNarita-san Shinto Shrine, located in the city of Sendai, is a significant shrine in Miyagi Prefectur...
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FutsunokamiLocated in the picturesque town of Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, 見渡神社 is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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Yamatno-OkamiLocated in the prefecture of Miyagi, Mount Yoshida Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity...
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Miyazakisan (Storm God)Miyazakisan Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Dedicated to the god of...
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OkamiUpper Tomiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the land, forests, and waters of the...
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Susanoo no Mikoto, Otori OkamiResidence of God is a Shinto shrine located in the Miyagi Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Su...
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Located in the scenic town of Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture's popular tourist destination, is the hi...
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InariLocated in the Tohoku region of northern Japan, 尊久老稲荷神社 (Zenkoji Hiratsuka Inari Shrine) is a...
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AmaterasuAi Date Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, founded in 711 C...
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Tsukuyomi長命荘天滿宮 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Dedicated to the k...
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Susano-oThe Eight-Horizon Shrine, located in the heart of Sendai, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the...
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Tsumago Shrine, located in the mountains of Miyagi Prefecture, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the k...
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Tenjū-inariThe Twelve Gates Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the twelve Shinto gods known as the Kami of...
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Inari清照井鹿島神社, located in Miyagi Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Inari Okami....
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HachimanLocated in the town of Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, Hachiroku Jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedic...
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Kaname Ōno-machiLocated in the city of Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture, Akazuya Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoNestled in the heart of the Zao Mountains, 熊野神社 is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the scenic town of Ishinomaki,鹿嶋神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Kamishima...
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