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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Nagasaki
Tsukiyomi-no-kamiTsukimiya-gu Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nagasaki, dedicated to the goddess Tsukiyomi-no-kami, the...
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Nagasaki
Suwa no OkamiThe Fuyūdō Taishōgami Shrine in Nagasaki is dedicated to the Shinto deity Suwa no Okami, who is reve...
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OtohimeImamigaya Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto deity of the sea, Otohime, and its connection to the myth...
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Nagasaki
SakagamiLocated in Nagasaki Prefecture, Higashi-Shiga Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice...
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TenjinTenman Shrine, located in Nagasaki Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous and revered Shinto shri...
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Located in the heart of Nagasaki, 十六天神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sixteenth of the th...
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Ryujin, FujinLocated in Nagasaki, Richo Shrine is dedicated to the god of the sea and fertility, Ryujin, as well...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Nagasaki, Eight Cloud Shrine is dedicated to the deities believed to watch ov...
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Nagasaki
HachimanThe Eight-Horsemenu Shrine, located in Nagasaki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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Nagasaki
TakamagaharashiLocated in the heart of Nagasaki, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is one of Japan's most famous and influenti...
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BenzaitenLocated in the heart of Nagasaki, Tenman-ji Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to the worship of the...
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南島原市, Nagasaki
GinyuThe Onsen Shrine in Nagasaki's Southern Island of Kyushu is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedicated to t...
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Nagasaki
Dosa-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Nagasaki, the Dosa Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity...
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Nagasaki
BenzaitenLocated in the heart of Nagasaki, the Shichimen-dō is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the enshr...
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Nagasaki
KinpuKinpu-dera Shinshu, a Shinto shrine located in Nagasaki Prefecture, is dedicated to the deity Kinpu,...
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InariLocated in Nagasaki, the Inari Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most famous Shinto shrines dedica...
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Tatsu no OkamiThe Bird Altar Shrine, located in Nagasaki Prefecture, is dedicated to the enshrined deity Tatsu no...
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Nagasaki
Shiroishi no KamiScrolling stones are a distinctive feature of the Shiroishi Taikannon Shrine in Nagasaki, where visi...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Nagasaki Prefecture, Middlekawara Hachimangu Shrine is a prominent Shinto sh...
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Located in the city of Nagasaki, Water God Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of water...
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MichizaneLocated in the heart of Nagasaki's historic district, Satsuki-machi-tenmangu Shrine is a stunning ex...
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HokoLonger Shrine, Longer History: 長崎縣護國神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Jap...
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