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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Imasu no MikotoLocated in Ehime Prefecture, 皇子明神社 (Imasu no Mikoto no Minashina) is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Located in the rural town of Kuma, Ehime Prefecture, Izunahikari-jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Inari OkamiKami no Oka Shrine, located in Shikoku's Uchiura District of Ehime Prefecture, is dedicated to the d...
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located in the heart of Shikoku, this shrine is a lesser-known treasure that offers a glimpse into r...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Abashiri, Ehime Prefecture, San'ei Shintoku Jinsha is an ancient Shinto shrin...
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Inari OkamiIn the heart of Ehime Prefecture lies Arai-jinja Shrine, a revered Shinto site dedicated to the god...
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HachimanLocated in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, the Daito Atsuta Hachiman-gu is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Enma DaijinLocated in the Shikoku Mountains of Ehime Prefecture,諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the ka...
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HachimanKurazuka Shrine, located in the heart of Shikoku, Ehime Prefecture, is a sacred site dedicated to th...
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Inari OkamiEmpress Forest Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the historic city of Uwajima, Ehime Prefec...
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Matsumi-no-kamiMatsumi Shrine, located in Ehime Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Matsumi-no-kami, the go...
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Inari OkamiToyomachi Shrine, located in the city of Toyoma, Ehime Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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InariOne-no-miya Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the Iyo Province of Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Dedicat...
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TenjinGuest Tenjin Shrine, located in Ehime Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of learning and cul...
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Mustuga OkamiMustuga Shrine, located in the heart of Shikoku's scenic countryside, is a revered Shinto site dedic...
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Arazu no KamiThe Arazu no Kami Shrine, located in the town of Nishiki, Ehime Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami...
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Matsuyamatsu HimeLocated in the city of Matsuyama, Matsuyamatsu-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the godd...
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AmaterasuLocated in the town of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Dayotsu-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicate...
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ElshinElshinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. Dedicated to Elshin...
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Shiomya Okami-no-kamiLocated in the Iya Valley of Ehime Prefecture, Shiomya Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the de...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoThe Zen'yoji Shrine, dedicated to the storm god Susanoo-no-Mikoto and his consort Kushinada-hime, is...
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nullSanriku Islands Shrine is dedicated to the deity of the Sanriku coast, a region known for its natura...
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HachimanFukui-nyodoji Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto deity Hachiman-gami, was originally built in the Heian...
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Ōtoda OkuninushiLocated in the heart of Ehime Prefecture, Ōtoda Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Ōtod...
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