Shrines & temples
Japanese shrines
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Explore Shinto shrines mapped from OpenStreetMap — filter by prefecture, city, or denomination. For curated travel listings, see featured landmark shrines below.
1,298 shrines
Yuriageminato-jinja Shrine
閖上湊神社
Miyagi
Located in the scenic town of Yuriage, Miyagi Prefecture, 閖上湊神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Minatogama Okami, revered as the patron deity of safe passage and protection from natural disasters. The shrine's architecture reflects its Heian-period roots, with a traditional Japanese-style torii gate and a wooden veranda. Visitors can explore the shrine's tranquil grounds, which offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the nearby Tsugaru Strait.
Zenigata Jinja
銭形神社
Miyagi
Located in the city of Sendai, Zenigata Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of wealth and prosperity, with a history dating back to the 16th century. The shrine's name, Zenigata, roughly translates to 'silver beard', possibly referring to an ancestor or the deity's association with silver jewelry. Visitors can see a number of treasures on display, including the shrine's famous golden torii gate.
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...