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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Wind and Water God Shrine, located in the heart of Fukuoka city, is a small but historic Shinto shri...
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Located in the heart of Fukuoka, Deptoku Hachiman Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of war and m...
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Located in Fukuoka Prefecture, 高良山下宮社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of agriculture a...
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HachimanLocated in Fukuoka, Eight Horses Temple Shrine (Hachimangū) is a prominent Shinto temple dedicated t...
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TakemikazuchiLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Tenjin Shrine is a sacred Shinto site dedicated to Takemikazuchi, t...
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KazehayaLocated in Fukuoka Prefecture, 老松神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Kami of the old pine tre...
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InariMaramegashimaya Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Fukuoka, dedicated to the god of rice and prosp...
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TsukuyomiTsukiyomi no Maeshite is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Fukuoka city, dedicated to Tsukuyom...
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Nakasendo Shrine, located in the heart of Fukuoka city, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Present Deit...
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TangenLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Tangen Jinsha Shrine is a revered Shinto site that honors the spiri...
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Sugawara no MichizaneKashō Myōjin Tenmangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Fukuoka, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, a pr...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Benkei-ten is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the legendary h...
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Bontenmaru OkamiTenshukaku Shrine, located in the heart of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto d...
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nullLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, this Shinto shrine is a significant cultural and historical landmar...
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Ōnuma-no-KamiThe Ōnuma Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the god of archery, Ōnuma-no-Kami,...
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Tametoralocated in the heart of Fukuoka, mirrorsanjinsha is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami o...
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Tamayuzuhime no OkamiThis Shinto shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami Tamayuzuhime no Okami, a...
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RyujinHigh Tree Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami, Ryujin, and enshrined dei...
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SusanowoLocated in Fukuoka Prefecture, Eight Horses Temple Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity of the wi...
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AmaterasuBranch of Light Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Fukuoka, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu...
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Maru no OkamiLocated in the heart of Fukuoka City, Victory Hall Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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HachimanSasahara Hachiman-gu Shrine, located in the city of Dazaifu in Fukuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to t...
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Name Island Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity of sea travel an...
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various deitiesLocated in the heart of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Hoku Goda Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to...
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