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
The Sai-no-kami Shrine in Tottori Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto kami of the same name, known...
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IzanagiLocated in the city of Tottori, Tottori Jishu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of agr...
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Tanba no OkuniLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Tottori, Tanba Hakushi Shrine is dedicated to Tanba no Okuni,...
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nullWoodland Hill Shrine, located in the scenic town of Kurayashiki in Tottori Prefecture, is a Shinto s...
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Tamamo-no-MeTenshukakuji, or Heaven's Abode Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Sai, Tottori Prefe...
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Arahime no KamiLocated in the city of Koyama, Tottori Prefecture, the shrine is dedicated to a deity known as Arahi...
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ArashigureThe shrine of Arashigure, a Shinto deity revered in the Tottori region, is dedicated to the kami res...
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Enma大国恵比須神社, located in Tottori Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Enma, the god of the...
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EbisuTottori's Ebisu Shrine is dedicated to Ebisu, the Shinto god of prosperity and good fortune. Located...
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TohimeLocated in the Tottori Prefecture, the Tohime Daikoen-sha shrine is dedicated to the legendary queen...
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Totsuka no kami金刀比羅神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Tottori Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the sword, p...
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HachimanTomiyashiro Shrine, located in the town of Shichirin on the island of Honshu, is dedicated to Hachim...
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Amaterasu ŌmikamiThe Tottori Shrine, dedicated to the Moon Goddess Amaterasu, is a prominent Shinto site in the Totto...
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Ryujin, Setabetsu-no-kamiSeta Taima Shrine, located in the heart of Tottori City, is dedicated to the worship of the sea god...
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RyūjinLocated in the Tottori Prefecture, Handō-sha Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the water god Ry...
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Hand-watering station, a humble shrine in rural Tottori Prefecture, is believed to be dedicated to t...
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Houshiman-yama no kamisamaLocated in the scenic Tottori prefecture, Tottori Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Okami-no-oki-tachibana-gamiLocated in the town of Nakoshi in Tottori Prefecture, Hibiya Okami Shrine is dedicated to Okami-no-o...
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Handayu no OyamatsumiHandayu Shrine, located in the town of Ayuta, Tottori Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Inari OkamiNarutomachi Shrine, located in the heart of Tottori city, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okam...
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AmaterasuIse Jingu, located in Shikoku's westernmost tip, is one of Japan's most sacred shrines and a major p...
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Located in the town of Yui, Tottori Prefecture,杵築社 Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kam...
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Hand-spring Temple, located in the mountains of western Japan, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the w...
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Inari OkamiLocated in Tottori Prefecture, 貴布禰社 Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of rice and...
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