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.
30,440 shrines found
Hiji Suwa Jinja
Nagano
Suwa no OkamiLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano, Hiji Suwa Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Su...
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Hijie Agata Shrine
Gifu
Agata-nushi-no-MikotoHijie Agata Shrine is an ancient Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Agata-nushi-no-Mikoto...
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Hikawa Jinja
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiHikawa Jinja, located in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worshi...
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Hikawa Shrine
Ibaraki
Located in the town of Omitomo, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hikawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Hikawa Shrine
Chiba
Okami-no-MikotoLocated in the town of Nihonmatsu, Chiba Prefecture, Hikawa Shrine is dedicated to Okami-no-Mikoto,...
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Hikawa Shrine
Tokyo
Susanoo no OkamiHikawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Tama region of Tokyo, dedicated to the deity Susanoo...
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Hikawa Shrine
Saitama
TametoraHikawa Shrine, located in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, is a sacred Shinto site that honors the k...
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Hikawa Shrine
Tokyo
Tamayama no OkamiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Hikawa Shrine is a revered Shinto site that honors the kami of the Hi...
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Hikawa Shrine
Chiba
Amatsu-no-Mikoto, Hachiman, FujinHikawa Shrine, located in the city of Ichihara in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Hikawa Shrine
Saitama
nullHikawa Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the Hikawa...
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Hikawa Shrine
さいたま市, 埼玉県
Hikawa no OkuniLocated in the heart of Saitama City, Hikawa Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the worship o...
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Hikawa Shrine
Tokyo
Hikawa Okami no MikotoHikawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Ota, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. As one of the...
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Hikawa Shrine
Gunma
Kagami no KamiHikawa Shrine, located in the city of Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Hikawa-jinja
Chiba
Ukanose no OkamiLocated in the city of Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, Hikawa-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Hikawa-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
InariLocated in the picturesque town of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hikawa-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shri...
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Hikawa-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
HikawaHikawa-jinja Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto kami of the same name, is situated in the picturesque t...
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Hikawa-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
HachimanHikawa-jinja Shrine, located in the town of Minami, Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the enshrine...
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Hikawa-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
nullHikawa-jinja Shrine, located in the prefecture of Ibaraki, is a Shinto shrine that dates back to the...
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Hikawa-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
MikageLocated in the town of Kamakura, Hikawa-jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity Mikag...
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Hikino Shrine
Kumamoto
A Shinto shrine located in Kumamoto Prefecture, serving the local community as a place of worship an...
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Hikoito Nyotai Shrine
Ibaraki
Hiko-tsu-nyo-taiHikoito Nyotai Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the...
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Hikokawato Katori Shrine
Ibaraki
InariLocated in Ibaraki Prefecture, Hikokawato Katori Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most revered sh...
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Hikonari Katori Shrine
Ibaraki
HikoboshiHikonari Katori Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, known for its historic sign...
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