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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Amaterasu OmikamiLocated in the scenic Tottori Prefecture, Omiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Amat...
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Inari Okami愛宕神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Tottori Prefecture, dedicated to the kami Inari Okami. As one...
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Katsuragi no Okami粟嶋神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Tottori Prefecture, dedicated to the kami Katsuragi no Okami....
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Tennin-no-Kami勝田神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Gombecki, Tottori Prefecture. Dedicated to the ka...
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Aratta-kamiLocated in the city of Kotohira, Tottori Prefecture, Aratta-kami Shrine is dedicated to Aratta-kami,...
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The Bird Tower Shrine in Tottori Prefecture is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of agricu...
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HachimanPrishin Ō-jinja Shrine, located in the heart of Tottori City, is one of Japan's oldest shrines, with...
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Hiba-kamiThe Hiba Shrine, located in Tottori Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Hiba-kami. While no...
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HachimanTsukasa Shrine, located in the heart of Tottori City, is a serene Shinto oasis that showcases the re...
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Tamayotsume Futsuneyoshi no KamiLocated in the scenic town of Yutoku, Tottori Prefecture, Maisen Onsen Shrine is a serene Shinto tem...
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TametomoLocated in the town of Nishinoshima, Tottori Prefecture, Victory Temple Shrine is a Shinto shrine de...
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JijinDayotsu-jinja Shrine, located in the city of Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shin...
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Mt. Dousan大山鳥居神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Tottori Prefecture, dedicated to the deity of Mt. Dousan,...
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Mabechi-no-Kami宮谷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the valley of Miyata in the city of Tottori, Tottori Prefectu...
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nullAddachi Misashinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the Tottori Prefecture of Japan, known for its uni...
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Katsurahikari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Koyama, Tottori Prefecture, dedicated...
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MōgūMōgū-gi Jinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Minamikyū, Tottori Prefecture, on the main...
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InariLocated in the scenic town of Tottori, Shinto shrine 玉津神社 is dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari...
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Inari OkamiThe Yamayabushi Shrine, located in the heart of Tottori Prefecture, is a sacred site honoring the go...
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Matsukami Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Matsue, Tottori Prefecture. The shrine is...
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Hachiman-okiLocated in the scenic town of Yuita, Tottori Prefecture's rural countryside, is the historic Shinto...
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nullLocated in the scenic town of Totto, North Village Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated to t...
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nullDayo Cobu Jinja, located in the town of Koyama in Tottori Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Matsukō Shrine, located in the mountainous region of western Japan, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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