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
nullLocated in the city of Tottori, Yokota Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deified spirits of...
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Located in the Tottori Prefecture, Yokota Jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the spirit of...
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Tamayu-himeLocated in the Tottori prefecture, Kinbu-dera Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of ric...
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Tottori
Arasa no OkamiLocated in the Tottori prefecture, Furusato Shrine (also known as Rausan Shrine or Arasa Shrine) is...
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ShisaLocated in the scenic town of Sakaiminato, Yonago-ku, Tottori, the Hikosaka Shrine is dedicated to t...
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Tottori
Ōkuninushi no OkamiMustsuji Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kurayashiki, Tottori Prefecture, dedicated...
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Tottori
HakamayumiThe shrine of Hakamayumi, located in Tottori Prefecture, is a small but significant Shinto site that...
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InariThe Inari Shrine in Tottori is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines, dedicated to the god of ri...
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Tottori
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Tottori Prefecture, Takamatsu Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god Inari Ok...
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Tottori
nullWoodland Spirits Shrine, located in the heart of Tottori Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto kami...
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Tottori
Seven Lucky Dragons God (Shichi-kappa-tanaka-no-kami) and Ancient Spirit of the Past (Matsura no Kami)Located in the scenic Tottori Prefecture, 小谷ケ原（しちかたがはる） Shrine is dedicated to the ensh...
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Tottori
Shishikinoshita-hime-no-maryōThe Kojima Shrine, located in Tottori Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shishi, a mythical creature of...
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Tottori
Located in the heart of Tottori City, Maehama Inari Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Shiga
Bennakuten, located in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of prosperit...
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Shiga
Amaterasu ŌmikamiIse Grand Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Sayama, Saitama Prefecture. It is one of the most imp...
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Shiga
Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Eight Saint Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicat...
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Shiga
Located in the city of Nagahama, Saga God Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of good for...
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Shiga
Fukube no KamiFukube no Kami Shrine, dedicated to Fukube no Kami, a local kami believed to reside in the nearby mo...
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Shiga
nullBuilded in 1882, Buildedodaiin-sha is a Shinto shrine located in Shiga Prefecture, dedicated to the...
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Shiga
Okuninushi-OkamiLocated in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, 下社関蝉丸神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Ok...
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Shiga
Ningyo no OkamiSpring Day Shrine, located in Shiga Prefecture, is a small but tranquil Shinto site dedicated to the...
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Mikasa-no-Tsurugi OkamiGold Sword Shrine, located in Shiga Prefecture, is dedicated to the enshrined deity Mikasa-no-Tsurug...
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HachimanLongozanbyakuyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Maibara, Shiga Prefecture. Dedica...
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nullWith its origins dating back to the Heian period, Withio Shrine is a well-preserved example of a tra...
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