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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Tottori
RaijinLocated in the picturesque Tottori Prefecture, Yamajo Shrine is a revered Shinto site that honors th...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the scenic prefecture of Tottori, Moriwaki Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kam...
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nullLocated in the heart of Tottori Prefecture, Qiyoubi-jinja Shrine is a sacred Shinto site dedicated t...
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Futsunoki OkuniThe Shiretoko-jinja Shrine in Tottori Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto god of longevity, Futsun...
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Tangou-sanLocated in the city of Tottori, Tangou no Kami-sha is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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Located in the city of Tottori, Shimonoseki Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Shimenawa...
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BishamonGold Sword Shrine, located in the city of Hōki, Tottori Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest Shinto...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the mountains of Tottori Prefecture, Daisenji Temple is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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RyujinLocated in the scenic coastal town of Nishinoshima, Tottori Prefecture's Salt Estuary Shrine is dedi...
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HachimanGold Sword Shrine, dedicated to the god of thunder, Hachiman, and the god of agriculture, Inari, is...
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Located in the city of Yonago, Shiso Shrine is dedicated to the Shisa lion dogs that are said to war...
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Tsuchiyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tsuchiyama, Tottori Prefecture. The shrine is dedica...
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Sanno国石神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Tottori, on the island of Honshu in Japan's weste...
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Susa-no-woHigh Bridge Shrine, located in the town of Shishihara in Tottori Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldes...
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Inari OkamiTottori's Goda Shrine, dedicated to the kami Inari Okami, is a lesser-known Shinto shrine located in...
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SusanooSpring Day Shrine, located in Tottori Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto sun goddess Amaterasu a...
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AragamiStacked stone walls and a thatched roof make up the simple yet striking architecture of栄田荒神 Shri...
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InariLocated in the city of Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, North Pond Shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrine...
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Fukurou OkamiFukurokuji Shrine, located in the city of Nishinoshima, Tottori Prefecture, is dedicated to Fukurou...
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Otohime, Fujin, RaijinLocated in the scenic Tottori Prefecture, 樂樂福神社 is a tranquil Shinto shrine dedicated to the go...
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Saikede no kamiLocated in the city of Tottori, the Saikede Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the gods of longe...
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TakaokamiWoodland Shrine dedicated to the kami of the forest and its creatures, located in the scenic Tottori...
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SoshinLocated in Tottori Prefecture, the Agekage Shrine is dedicated to the god of age and longevity, know...
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Located in the city of Naoshima, Tottori Prefecture, the Shitode Shrine is dedicated to the Shitode...
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