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
Fukuoka
Ohoshima-himeAbove Senba-yama Temple, a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, i...
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Fukuoka
Inari OkamiLocated in Fukuoka, 下西山寝手神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Inari Okami, revered as...
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筑前町, 福岡県
Ōgami no Kami大己贵神社 is a Shinto shrine located in筑前町, Fukuoka Prefecture. As one of the oldest shrines in...
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Fukuoka
SusanooGusu Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto and i...
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平野神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Miyako, Fukuoka Prefecture. As a minor shrine, it...
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Fukuoka
RyūjinThe Ryūjin Shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture is dedicated to the legendary dragon god, Ryūjin. Located on...
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Fukuoka
Hachiman OkamiLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, 鳥飼八幡宮 Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to the worship of Susa...
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Daimyō-ōbo-gusaLocated in Fukuoka, the Eight-Bell Temple Shrine is dedicated to the worship of Kannon, known as Dai...
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Fukuoka
Located in Fukuoka, 不老水 Shrine is dedicated to the kami of longevity and water. The shrine's name...
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VariousLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Shimojima's historic Shinto shrine, known as Mountain Ridge Old Pi...
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Fukuoka
TenmanguLocated in the heart of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is a renowned Shinto sh...
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Fukuoka
Located in the heart of Fukuoka, Ume River Shrine (Ume no Mai, or ''Ume no Shinshin'' in its origina...
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Fukuoka
Inari ŌkamiThe Kiyomizu Shrine in Fukuoka is dedicated to the Shinto deity of fertility and prosperity, Inari Ō...
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SusanooChiyoda Mori Shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto deity Susanoo, known for his mi...
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Fukuoka
Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in Fukuoka Prefecture, Sea God Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the sea god Susanoo-no...
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Ō no ŌsatoLocated in Fukuoka, the菅原神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to three deities: 菅原神社 (Ō no Ōsato)...
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Fukuoka
Susanoo-no-MikotoKurano-jinja, a Shinto shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, is dedicated to the deity Susanoo-no-Mik...
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Tokushima
The Spring Day Shrine in Tokushima Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of spring and...
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Tokushima
Tenjin, Inari, OkumikuzushiTenjinsha Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Tokushima City, dedicated to the god of...
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Tokushima
FugenshaFugensha Shrine, located in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, is a sacred Shinto site honoring the...
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Tokushima
Ise Grand Shrine in Shikoku is the only branch of Ise Grand Shrine in Mie Prefecture, and is believe...
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Tokushima
Saito- no-MikotoLocated in the scenic Tokushima Prefecture,斎神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the Sa...
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Tokushima
RyujinBoarded House Shrine, located in Tokushima Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of th...
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Tokushima
Kashi no KamiElm Shrine, located in the picturesque town of Imabari in Tokushima Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine d...
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