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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TsukuyomiDependent on岳 Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the mountain and the sea, located i...
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Ōkuninushi河東天満宮 is a Shinto shrine located in Fukuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu,...
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SusanooLocated in the heart of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is one of Japan's most f...
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Tamashii-amaeLocated in Fukuoka Prefecture, Hoshinjinja Taisha's Upper Hall is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated...
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IzanagiFukushima Ryōkyū-ji Temple's lesser-known sister shrine, the Ishiizuka Shrine is located in Fukuoka...
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Bettō-Ōdai Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of prosperity, fortune, and maritime safet...
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Ryujin, InariThis Shinto shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture is dedicated to the god of plenty and harvest, Ryujin, as w...
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The Sea GodLocated in the city of Fukuoka, the Kokubunji Haijinsha Shrine honors the Sea God, a powerful deity...
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Located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Honorin-ji Temple is one of the oldest temples on the Japanese mainla...
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Located in the heart of Fukuoka,篠崎八幡神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of...
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Yamasan-ju or YamamushiLocated in the heart of Dazaifu, the mountainous region surrounding Fukuoka Prefecture, is the histo...
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Amaterasu ŌmikamiThe Shrine of Amaterasu, located in Fukuoka, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the goddess Amaterasu,...
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北九州市, 福岡県
nullLocated in northern Kyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture's North Kyushu City is home to the large and historic...
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Tsukuyomi no okamiSakuradera Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of rice a...
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太宰府市, 福岡県
InariThe Aso Shrine, located in Oita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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HachimanLocated in Fukuoka, Sakamoto Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity Hachiman, a k...
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BenzaitenLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Tenman Shrine is one of Japan's most revered Shinto shrines and a m...
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Ōgusuku-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, the Ōgusuku-jinja Shrine is dedicated to Ōgusuk...
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Kodo ShōinLocated in Fukuoka, Japan, the Shrine of Kodo Shōin is dedicated to Kodo Shōin, a legendary Buddhist...
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Tatsu no kamiOld Oak Shrine, located in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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RyujinWater Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami of water and its elements. Its...
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Inari OkamiImari Ine Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Imari, Fukuoka Prefecture, which has been the primary...
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Wakamori no KamiIfuku-kyo, a city in Fukuoka Prefecture, is said to have been founded by the kami of the river and m...
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HachimanLocated in Fukuoka, Japan, the Red Leaf Hachiman Shrine is a revered Shinto site that honors the god...
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