Jelšane (pronounced [jɛu̯ˈʃaːnɛ]; Italian: Elsane) is a village in the Municipality of Ilirska Bistrica in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia, right on the border with Croatia.

The Jelšane international border crossing between Slovenia and Croatia is just south of the village.

[5] The Christmas Valley Grave (Grob Božična vala) is located in the woods east of the village and contains the remains of one soldier.

[7] The Little Bridge Grave (Grob pri mostiču) is located at the crossroads south of the settlement.

[8] The parish church in the settlement is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and belongs to the Koper Diocese.