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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Metabikuni-Ō no OkamiLocated in the town of Hatusaka, Saitama Prefecture, Meta-jitetsu-sa is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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FutsunokamiLong ago, the gods bestowed their benevolence upon Longosaka Ai-tan Shrine in Saitama Prefecture. As...
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InariLocated in the city of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, the Shiitake Shrine ( 熊牛稲荷大明神 ) is a S...
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InariLocated in the heart of Iwatsuki, Saitama, Sugawatashi Inari Shrine is a revered Shinto shrine dedic...
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The Kogai no Sato Shrine in Saitama Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the water god, Ryujin...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, Sugiyata Hachimangu Shrine is a historic Shint...
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Ryujin, Enma-daijinLocated in the heart of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Uemagase-ura Shimokoguchi-jinja Shrine is a...
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TsukuyomiLocated in the town of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Middle Ice River Shrine is a Shinto shrine de...
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Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu, also known as Kanaya-no-Kami, is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Saku...
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White Beard GodLocated in the heart of Saitama, Shirohige Shrine is a tranquil oasis surrounded by nature. Dedicate...
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Located in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, Yokota Seven Shrines is a historic Shinto site dedicated...
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Mustugaoka Shrine, a Shinto shrine located in the heart of the Arakawa River valley in western Saita...
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InariIse-ya Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the rice goddess Inari...
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Inari OkamiUdalsu Inari Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice...
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HachimanHorie-in-yamano-no-kami-jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and agriculture in Iba...
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InariLocated in the heart of Tokyo's bustling Izu-no-Tani district, Sakainohara Inari Shrine is a Shinto...
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Inari Okami永田白鬚神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Yaita, Saitama Prefecture. The shrine was ded...
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Susano-oLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Saitama, Suban Aishima Jisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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RyujinOriginal Market Shrine, located in the historic town of Kamakura, is dedicated to the Shinto god of...
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Futsunami no OkamiLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, Shiro Mochi Shrine is a historic Shinto site dedicated t...
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nullLocated in the heart of Ibaraki prefecture, Saitama's Nōnō-miya Shrine honors the kami associated wi...
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Futsu no KamiLocated in the heart of Saitama, Fukuoka Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Futsu no Ka...
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Inari OkamiLongozawa Inari Taisha is a Shinto shrine in Saitama Prefecture, dedicated to Inari Okami, the god o...
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The Ōya Miko Shrine, also known as Ōya Hachiman, is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Omiya, Sa...
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