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.
30,440 shrines found
Tottori
Located in Tottori Prefecture, the ancient Shrine of Ancient Jade Artifacts is a sacred site dedicat...
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Tottori
AmaterasuLocated in the city of Tottori, Shin-miya Shrine is dedicated to the worship of Amaterasu Omikami, t...
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Tottori
InariThe Inari Okura Shrine, located in Tottori Prefecture, is a prominent Shinto site dedicated to the k...
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Tottori
Ōkamisan (Great Rice Grain God)Located in the heart of Tottori Prefecture, Sōgū Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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Daimyņ SanadaLocated in Tottori Prefecture, Karakoro Daimyo Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Daimyō Sanada,...
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InariLocated in the scenic town of Saihaku, Tottori Prefecture, the Noda Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary nes...
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nullLocated in the scenic town of Yasa, Tottori Prefecture, the Saikodate Shrine is a historic Shinto sh...
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Tottori
Mustuga God Shrine, dedicated to the kami of prosperity and good fortune, is a revered Shinto site l...
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Tottori
Sukagami-kami須賀神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Tottori Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of various kami...
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Saga-dokiLocated in the scenic town of Yuumura, Saga-doki-shin is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the local deit...
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Tottori
Aratahika-yashin-shaAratahikayashinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of agriculture, fertility, and prosperity...
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Tottori
HachimanLocated in the scenic town of Nishinoshima, Tottori Prefecture, Dayo-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine...
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Tottori
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Shimane Prefecture, not Tottori, but close to it is 中原稲荷神社 (Nakayama I...
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Tottori
nullLocated in the scenic city of Tottori, the Saikyojin Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of longev...
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Tottori
nullMoriishi Shrine, located in the heart of Tottori Prefecture, is a sacred Shinto site dedicated to Mo...
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HachimanLocated in the town of Minamishita, Tottori Prefecture, Naminoshita Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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BenzaitenGold Goddess Shrine, dedicated to Benzaiten, a Shinto deity of beauty, music, and poetry, is located...
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InariLocated in the scenic town of Tottori, Tottori Daikannon Inari Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto dei...
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Shichi no KandaLocated in the scenic city of Tottori, the Shinki Shrine is dedicated to the Shichi no Kanda, a powe...
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Tottori
比津神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is dedicated to the kam...
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Tottori
Biitsu no KamiBiitsu Shrine, located in Tottori Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the local deity Biitsu...
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Tottori
Shonoseki Tamahine Shrine, located in the city of Shonoseki, Tottori Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine...
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Tottori
Shikine-no-KamiThe Sea God Shrine, dedicated to the Shikine-no-Kami, a kami associated with the sea and coastal spi...
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nullLocated in the scenic Seto Inland Sea region of Tottori Prefecture, Boat Harbor Shrine is dedicated...
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