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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Fukuoka
Located in the heart of Fukuoka,波折神社 (Pochi Shrine) is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Tsukiyomilocated in the northeastern part of fukuoka city,照天神社 is a historic shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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HakusanThe Ten-day Hakusan Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto kami of the sa...
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HachimanSokai-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Saga Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of the gods, par...
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Sun goddess Amaterasu OmikamiHamamatsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Fukuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of the s...
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AmaterasuLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Kokubunji Taisha is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines dedic...
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OkamiThe Hondo Shrine in Fukuoka, dedicated to Okami, the Shinto god of fire and forge, is a serene oasis...
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Inari Okami楠神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Inari Okami, patron deity of rice, fertility, and pr...
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nullBoshi-ya Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Fukuoka city, dedicated to the kami of ri...
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Bun'eiLocated in the heart of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, is the revered Shinto shrine dedicated to Bun'e...
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Yatagarasulocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Tsukumogami Shrine is dedicated to the enshrined deity Yatagarasu,...
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SusanooWater Heaven Palace, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of water and storms, is located in Fukuoka...
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Ryujin, Otori-yuki-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Himeyuri-jinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the gods of war and...
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Located in Fukuoka, 鳥栖八坂神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of the mountain god, Sats...
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Yuki-onna, Urashima Taro, Amaterasu脊振神社（上宮）は福岡県の重要文化財で、古代から続く神社です。この神社は、天道（Amaterasu）と海（Ura...
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Futsunoyama-kamiAutumn Leaves Shrine, dedicated to the kami of autumn leaves and fertility, located in Fukuoka Prefe...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Bear Mountain Shrine is one of Japan's oldest a...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, 中原八幡宮 (Nakano Hachiman Shrine) is a historic Shinto shrine ded...
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Hachiman OkamiLocated on a small island in the Ariake Sea, Name no Shito Shrine is dedicated to Hachiman Okami and...
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InariThe Mabushi-sha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Inari, patron of rice and fertility. Locat...
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Susanoo no MikotoLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Eighteen Arrows Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Located in the heart of Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, True Oak Shrine is a sacred Shinto site th...
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Water Shrine, a small Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of water and its inhabitants, is located i...
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Matsusaka no OkamiChinzei Matsusaka Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the protect...
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