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
Withi-OhimeWith its serene atmosphere and peaceful gardens, Withi-Ohime-jinja Shrine in Fukuoka's Sawara distri...
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Hachiman OkamiTakahashi Shrine, also known as Takahashi no Kami or Takamatsukuni, is a Shinto shrine located in Da...
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Amaterasu and SusanowoMale and Female Shrine, a small but historic Shinto shrine in the heart of Fukuoka's Kitakyushu city...
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BenzaitenLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Banzui-den Temple is a prominent Shinto shrine dedicated to Benzait...
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InariLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, 香椎神社 (Katsuren Shrine) is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Bunaken no KamiBunaken Shrine is located in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, and is dedicated to Bunaken no Kami, a Shi...
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Amaterasu/OmokuniLocated in the city of Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Usa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the s...
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Located in Fukuoka Prefecture, 玉取恵比寿神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of prosperity...
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Located in Fukuoka, 之本神社 (Nobeyoshi Shrine) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of prosperit...
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nullLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Ifuku-cho's ancient Wakamiya Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deit...
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Inari OkamiSakai Inari Shrine, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari Okami, rev...
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Seiryū (Dragon God of Water and Rain)Located in Fukuoka Prefecture, the Seiryū-ji Temple is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Seiryū, the Drag...
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TonboLocated in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Tonboji Shrine is a renowned Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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EbisuLocated in the heart of Fukuoka, Ebishu Shrine is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines, dedicated to...
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Akita
Kanezawa Okina no kamiLocated in the city of Akita, Sanjigijinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Kanezawa Okina no kami,...
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UdumaroLocated in the city of Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture, Dudu Shinmeisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Dewa OkamiTosen-ryu-jinja, the Toyopira Shrine in Akita Prefecture is dedicated to Dewa Okami, a kami of ferti...
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Hachiman, BenzaitenLocated in the heart of Akita, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the godd...
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Ōkuni IchirōBear's Den Shrine, located in Akita Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Ōkuni Ichirō, a kam...
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RyujinLong Hamamatsu Shrine, located in the town of Sakata, Akita Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Akita Prefecture, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated...
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HachimanWhite-Haired Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Akita Prefecture, dedicated to the deity...
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BenzaitenLocated in the Akita Prefecture, White Stupa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of lon...
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InariIndra Shrine, located in Akita Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice, agricult...
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