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453 shrines
Tateri Kojin-ja
荒神社
Nara
Tatsuichi Shrine
辰市神社
Nara
A local Shinto shrine located in the historic Kashihara area of Nara Prefecture, serving the spiritual needs of the surrounding community. The shrine maintains traditional architectural elements and seasonal festivals that connect local residents to their cultural heritage.
Tenichi Shrine
天一神社
Nara
A Shinto shrine in Nara Prefecture dedicated to Tenichijin, a deity associated with celestial protection and divine favor. The shrine follows the Tenichi tradition, which focuses on astronomical and calendrical spiritual practices.
Tenjin Shrine
天神社
Nara
Tenjin Shrine in Nara Prefecture is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deified spirit of learning and scholarship. As a Tenjin shrine, it serves the local community as a place of worship for academic success and protection from natural disasters. The shrine maintains the traditional architectural elements typical of Tenjin shrines, providing a peaceful setting for prayer and reflection.
Tenjin Shrine
天神社
Nara
A Tenjin shrine in Nara Prefecture dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deified scholar and politician who became the patron deity of learning and academic success. Like other Tenjin shrines throughout Japan, it serves as a place where students and families pray for educational achievement and protection from misfortune.
Tenman Shrine
天満神社
Nara
Tenman Shrine is a Tenjin shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deified scholar and patron deity of learning and literature. Like other Tenjin shrines throughout Japan, it serves as a place of worship for students and scholars seeking academic success and protection from misfortune.
Tenman Shrine
天満神社
Nara
A Tenjin shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deified scholar and politician who became the patron deity of learning and literature. Like other Tenman shrines throughout Japan, it serves as a place where students and families pray for academic success and protection from natural disasters.
Tenman Shrine
天満神社
Nara
A Tenjin shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deified scholar and politician who became the patron deity of learning and literature. Like other Tenman shrines throughout Japan, this shrine serves the local community as a place to pray for academic success and protection from calamities.
Tenryutsuchihimeko Shrine
天龍津地妃子神社
Nara
Tomi Shrine
鳥見神社
Nara
Tomi Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Nara Prefecture associated with Emperor Jimmu, Japan's legendary first emperor. The shrine is built at the site where Emperor Jimmu is said to have conducted military reviews and ceremonies during his eastern campaign to establish the Yamato state. It serves as an important pilgrimage site for those honoring Japan's imperial heritage and the founding myths of the Japanese nation.
Tomi Shrine
登弥神社
Nara
Tsuge Yamaguchi Shrine
都祁山口神社
Nara
A local shrine in the mountainous Tsuge region of Nara Prefecture, dedicated to the protective mountain kami of the area. The shrine serves as a spiritual guardian for the local community and surrounding natural environment.
Tsugizakura-oji
継桜王子
Nara
Tsukihi Shrine
月日神社
Nara
Tsukihi Shrine is dedicated to the celestial deities of the sun and moon, representing the dual forces of day and night in Shinto cosmology. The shrine's name literally means 'Moon-Sun Shrine,' reflecting its dedication to these fundamental celestial kami.
Tsuridono Shrine
釣殿神社
Nara · 奈良市
Tsushima Shrine
津島神社
Nara
Tsushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nara Prefecture dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and brother of Amaterasu. Part of the Tsushima shrine network, it serves as a local center for worship of this powerful kami known for his tempestuous nature and protective qualities.
Tsushima Shrine
津島神社
Nara
Ubuta Shrine
産田神社
Nara
A Shinto shrine in Nara Prefecture dedicated to deities associated with childbirth and safe delivery. The shrine's name 'Ubuta' literally means 'birth field' or 'delivery place,' reflecting its role as a sacred site for prayers related to pregnancy and childbirth.
Unatari Niimasu Takamusubi Shrine
宇奈多理坐高御魂神社
Nara
Uneme Shrine
采女神社
Nara
Urufushina Shrine
宇流冨志禰神社
Nara
A historic Shinto shrine located in Nara Prefecture, known for its ancient origins and connection to local mountain worship traditions. The shrine's name suggests associations with flowing water or mountain streams, reflecting the natural worship elements common in early Japanese spirituality.
Uzume Daikyokai
神道大教 うづめ大教会
Nara
Uzume Daikyokai is a Shinto religious organization affiliated with Shinto Taikyo, one of the major Shinto religious corporations in Japan. The organization is dedicated to the worship of Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto, the goddess of dawn, mirth, and revelry in Japanese mythology.
Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine
若宮八幡神社
Nara
Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine is a Hachiman shrine in Nara Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deities. As a 'wakamiya' or young shrine, it likely represents a branch or subsidiary shrine of a larger Hachiman complex, maintaining the traditional worship of the war god and protector of Japan.
Wakamiya Shrine
若宮社
Nara
Wakamiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nara Prefecture dedicated to a young kami or prince deity. The name 'Wakamiya' literally means 'young shrine' and typically refers to shrines dedicated to the child or youthful manifestation of a primary deity.
Curated shrine listings
Hand-picked shrines and temples from our landmark guide.
Otsuna Kompira Shrine
Kanagawa 221-0834
Mitsushima Shrine
Osaka 571-0015
Sensō-ji
Tokyo 111-0032
Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of m...
Kaminarimon
Tokyo 111-0032
A 3.9m-tall lantern greets visitors to this stately gate at the entrance to Sensō-ji templ...
Meiji Jingu
Tokyo 151-8557
Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.
Kushida Shrine
812-0026
Founded in 757 CE, this urban site annually hosts the city's largest festival, Hakata Gion...