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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Ō no To no KamiLocated in Fukuoka Prefecture, Old Pine Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated to the god of l...
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nullLocated in Fukuoka Prefecture, the Kodama-ya Shrine is dedicated to Fujin, the god of wind and storm...
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Kamado-no-OmikamiLocated in the city of Nagahama, Fukuoka Prefecture, 警固神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Kamado...
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Ninji, HigimimiThe Hishimonate Shrine, located in Fukuoka's Hakata district, is the main branch of the Mitama Shrin...
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InariLocated in the heart of Dazaifu, Arimatsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Inari Oka...
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HachimanLocated in Fukuoka Prefecture, 勝鷹水神 Shrine is dedicated to the kami of victory and good fortune....
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HachimanLocated in Fukuoka Prefecture, Bird Catcher Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god...
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Dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, Kinzan Inari Shrine is a revered Shinto site in Fukuoka Pref...
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Mount MurodoLeafy Ridge Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto kami of Mount Murodo,...
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Susanoo no MikotoLocated in Fukuoka Prefecture,熊野神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the forest and mo...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, the Negi-tachi-yata-hachiman-jinja is a historic Shinto shrine dedi...
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Inari OkamiFive-So-Sou Shrine, located in the heart of Dazaifu city, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of...
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Kanzeon-inariChikibu Shrine, located in the heart of Fukuoka Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to th...
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EdzukaLocated in the historic city of Dazaifu, Edge of Fukuoka Prefecture, Edzukagahara Shrine is dedicate...
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Tortoise, Ryūjin, Inari ŌkamiLocated in Fukuoka Prefecture, 離石神社 (Riishinsha) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the goddess Ryū...
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Inari OkamiIndo-Shinto shrine in Fukuoka, dedicated to the god of rice and fertility. Built during the Nara per...
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Sugoshi-za-ji Miyabon-den is a Shinto shrine located in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Dedicate...
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AmaterasuImamagasaki Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Amatera...
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SuijinLocated in the city of Miyako, Fukuoka Prefecture, Signega Sea Shinto Shrine is a seaside temple ded...
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SusanooVerge Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sea god Ryujin and...
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Tsukuyomi-no-KamiWest 大野 Eight-Faced God Shrine, located in the city of Fukuoka, is a historic Shinto temple dedica...
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Spring Day Shrine, located in the heart of Dazaifu, is a prominent Shinto site dedicated to the wors...
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TenjinLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Tenjin Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Tenjin, a benevolent...
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Ryū Ō-gamiThe Eight Great Dragon Kings (Hachi no Ryū Ō-gami) Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a Shint...
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