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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Kuro no KamiThis Shinto shrine in Fukuoka, dedicated to Kuro no Kami, is believed to be the oldest shrine in Jap...
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TenjinLocated in the historic district of Hakata, East Village Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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nullThis Shinto shrine, dedicated to the deity of the well, is located in Fukuoka Prefecture and is know...
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Susanoo-no-Mikoto, RyujinLocated in the heart of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Eight Dragon God Shrine is a historic Shinto si...
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Tenman-ji Temple, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is one of the oldest Shinto shrines on the island o...
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InariDedicated to the Shinto deity Inari, Okita-san is a small shrine located in Fukuoka Prefecture. The...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoDaya-ji Temple, located in the city of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous Sh...
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TenjinOld Tree Hall Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity of fertility, prosperity, and good fortune. Lo...
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OkuninushiTadanou Shrine, located in the heart of Fukuoka City, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the s...
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TenjinLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Ōsato-jinja Shrine is a historic Shinto site dedicated to the god o...
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HachimanVillage of the Eightfold God Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the enshrined de...
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HachimanFour-Ama Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kagoshima, not Fukuoka. It is dedicated to...
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EnmaDemon God Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Fukuoka, dedicated to the kami of the demon god Enma. The shr...
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HachimanHigh Priest Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of war, Hachiman, located in Daz...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Dowada Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Ifuku Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of agriculture and fert...
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Tarabago-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Tarabagaki-ya Mibochi no Yakata Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Ryujin長野水神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Nagahama, Fukuoka Prefecture. Dedicated to the...
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Futsunouchi HachimanLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Shinto shrine dedicated to the benevolent deity Futsunouchi Hachima...
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Located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Uwajima Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the sea and...
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TenjinThe Dayo Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Fukuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the god of agricultur...
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Meguru no KamiMegurou no Kami Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Meguru no Kam...
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Okina小笠原神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Fukuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the Kami of the sea and fi...
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Tamayusu-oyakuma粢田神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the Kokura district of Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture. The shrin...
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