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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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Tokushima, the銅之鳥居八幡神社 is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the w...
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Bishamon TenjinLocated in the scenic town of Kuchu, Tokushima Prefecture, Eight Horses Shrine is one of Japan's mos...
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Tonokami諏訪神社, located in Tokushima Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the same name...
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Located in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, 椎宮八幡神社 is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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HachimanSansha Hachiman-ji, also known as Sando-Hachiman-ji or Sando-hachiman-sha, is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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Uka-no-MochiLocated in the scenic Tokushima Prefecture, Eightfold Steps Shrine is a historic Shinto site dedicat...
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SusanooThe Ancient Shrine of Awa Odani, located in Tokushima Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest Shinto sh...
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Mikasa no OkamiWest Miyaji Shrine, located in Tokushima Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the...
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HachimanThe Eightfold Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tokushima Prefecture, known as the 'Shikoku's mos...
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King Prince Shrine, located in Tokushima Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to King Pu Yi, the...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Tokushima, the Hachiman Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the god...
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BenzaitenThe eightfold god of prosperity and protection, Benzaiten is the primary deity enshrined at Eightfol...
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The shrine of Sanogashima in Tokushima Prefecture is dedicated to the kami of the sea, Kumano Okami...
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SusanooLocated in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, Tenjinsha Shrine is a sacred site honoring the god Sus...
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HachimanThe Eightfold God Shrine, located in Tokushima Prefecture, is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Ja...
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Shinno-maru no kamiKami-Myojo Shrine in Tokushima is dedicated to the Shikoku's patron deity, Shikoku Sanzan, a trinity...
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Katsuragi-san久保津神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. This shrine is de...
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Located in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, Eight Gates Shrine (Hachimantai) is a revered Shinto s...
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KatsurahimeThe Kami no Makoto Shrine, located in the heart of Tokushima, is a sacred Shinto site dedicated to t...
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ShitennōLocated in the mountains of Tokushima Prefecture, Shitennō-ji's main temple is dedicated to the Shik...
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Kamijinbo-sōshi no KamiKamichōda-san Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the historic city of Takamatsu, Tokushima Prefect...
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Eight deities富吉八幡神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, known for its s...
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KamikokuryuLocated in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, 小松岡神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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RyujinLocated on the island of Tokushima, Tsushima Shrine is a Shinto site that has been worshipped since...
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