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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ŌkuninoseLocated in the scenic town of Hōsō, Tottori Prefecture, 外山神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to var...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Naoshima, Tottori Prefecture, 鍛冶屋荒神 Shrine is dedicated to the god of me...
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Amaterasu OkamiDayotsu Shrine, dedicated to Amaterasu Okami, is a historic Shinto site in Tottori Prefecture. Built...
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白蛇権現 (Byō-sen Hōten) is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Tottori, Tottori Prefecture. The...
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InariLocated in the town of Shimosuwo on the coast of Tottori Prefecture, Inari Takamatsu Shrine is a Shi...
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Okuninushi Ōno-mikotoLocated in the heart of Tottori Prefecture, Dayo Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Okuninushi Ō...
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nullLocated in the scenic town of Hata, Tottori Prefecture, North Origin Shrine is a Shinto shrine that...
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TakehisaGold Sword Shrine is dedicated to Takehisa, the god of war and fertility. Located in the city of Shi...
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Enma諏訪神社, located in the picturesque town of Koyama in Tottori Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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Beniwa-no-kamiTottori's Osaizaka Shrine is dedicated to the Shikoku region's deity, Beniwa-no-kami, associated wit...
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RyujinLocated in the scenic Shimane prefecture, below (下) river (原) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to a po...
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Kushiinari OkamiLocated in the town of Hishida, Tottori Prefecture, Wuini Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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InariLocated in the scenic Tottori Prefecture, Showa-zaka Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Ok...
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Fujin Ryujin, Amaterasu OmikamiUehashi Shrine, located in the scenic town of Uwajima, Tottori Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shint...
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RyujinGyose-ji Shinko is a small Shinto shrine located in the town of Yubari, Tottori Prefecture, dedicate...
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RakujinLocated in the city of Shimosuwo, Tottori Prefecture, Rakujo Fushimisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Futsunokami InariLocated in the scenic coastal town of Tottori, 舶上神社 (Futsu no Okami Shrine) is a revered Shinto...
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Susano-oIndra's Shrine, dedicated to the god of fertility and rice, is one of Japan's oldest shrines. Locate...
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Ryujin日御崎神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the Tottori prefecture, known for its beautiful natural sur...
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Tottori no OkamiThe Aoigusa Shrine, located in Tottori Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the f...
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Kofuku no OkamiHighly revered by locals, High Priestess Shrine in Tottori Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto god...
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Inari OkamiWest Chichida Shrine, located in the heart of Tottori Prefecture, is a small yet historic Shinto shr...
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Totsuka Okami-gamiEast Totsuka Shrine, located in the scenic city of Tottori, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to th...
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Mountain spirits (yamato no kami)Located in the heart of Tottori Prefecture, Sannakimachi Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated t...
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