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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Yatagarasu (Three-Sided Dog)The White Beard Shrine, located in Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of ric...
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InariLocated in the Gunma Prefecture, Shinjuku-cho Jisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of agri...
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TenjinLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Inari位於於菊稲荷神社（Owakura Inari shrine）是Gunma県的一個傳統的神社，隸屬於Shinto宗派。該神社以神社內...
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Tsukuyomi-no-kamiLocated in the city of Ōta, Gunma Prefecture,諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of th...
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Futsuneyoshi-no-kamiLocated in the Japanese Alps, White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the worship o...
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ŌkuninushiLocated in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture, 桐生天満宮 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Ōk...
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SusanooLocated in the city of Tomakomai, in the Aomori Prefecture, the Eight Views Shrine is dedicated to t...
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SusanooLocated in the town of Sano, Gunma Prefecture, 松井田八幡宮 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deit...
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nullToshogu-sha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the main hall of Zao's Asama Shrine, dedicated to the...
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AmaterasuNara-era shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, located in a scenic valley surrounded by Mou...
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FūjinLocated in the Gunma prefecture, Mountain Shrine of Eightfold Happiness (山田八幡神社) is a Shinto s...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in Gunma Prefecture, Asahi-machi Jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Susa...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Sanbanchi Inari Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to Ina...
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Located in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Daigetshin no Mushi no Ma Shrine is a lesser-known Shinto...
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Tsukuyomi愛宛神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, on the east coast of...
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InariLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Minakachi Shrine, also known as Okusato Jinsha, is a histo...
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Ko no MorikuniKoegi-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kuroba, Gunma Prefecture. The shrine is dedica...
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BenkeiLocated in the city of Kiryu, Gunma Prefecture, Ryūkichi Benkei Tennō is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Miyogi Shrine, located in the town of Kusatsu in Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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Toshogu Shrine in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Japan's most...
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Hakugawa Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto god of frost and winter, is a lesser-known but fascinating...
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Ōkuninushi國渭地祇神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of Ōkuninushi, a kami believed to reside in...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Tomioka, Gunma Prefecture, Tomiya Ichi no Kami Hikokura Shrine is a Shinto sh...
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