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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Susanoo/Oamano no Mikoto富士浅間神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Susanoo, known as Amaterasu's brother and the...
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RyujinLocated in the heart of Saitama, Middle Ice River Shrine is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedicated to t...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Tamashii-no-kamiLocated in the prefecture of Saitama, Hane-no-ura Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Tamashii-no...
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Torii no Okami宮戸神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Saitama Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of the kami Tori...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Saitama, Tenmei Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of...
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Ine no MakieIne no Makie Shrine, located in the city of Tokorozawa in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine ded...
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Hoteiosho下内間木ノ氷川神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture. Dedicat...
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Inari OkamiHamazaki-no-Ichi-gawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Saitama Prefecture, dedicated to the sea...
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Inari ŌkamiLocated in the city of Sakura, Saitama Prefecture, Sōrin no Ichizukami Shrine is a Shinto temple ded...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Katsuta, Saitama Prefecture, Eight Horses Temple Shrine is a Shinto shrine de...
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Inari Ō no Miko愛宛神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Sakura, Saitama Prefecture. Founded in 1620 duri...
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Autumn Leaves Festival at Akibashi Shrine honors the bounty of nature and the harvest season. The sh...
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InariOodaihara Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Omiya, Saitama Prefecture. Dedicated to the god...
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nullTodokoji Shrine, located in the town of Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god...
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HikawaginshahikoLocated in the town of Hitachi-Oda, Saitama Prefecture, Akakusa Hikawaginsha Fujitsuka Shrine is a S...
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HachimanTokogatsu Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of war, Sus...
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Benzaiten, FujinLocated in the city of Odawara, Saitama Prefecture, 下山八幡神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Fuj...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Saitama, 倉屋敷稲荷神社 is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami,...
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RyujinLocated in the city of Kamakura, the Todai-ji shrine in Saitama Prefecture is dedicated to the Shint...
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Located in the heart of Saitama, Three Peaks Shrine is dedicated to the kami of Mount Maro and is kn...
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Yatagarasu引田八雲神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Saitama, dedicated to the kami Yatagarasu, a symbol of wi...
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KumogamiLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, 八雲神社 is a tranquil Shinto shrine dedicated to the cl...
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RyujinHigh Altitude Shrine, dedicated to the god of the mountain and fertility, is a popular Shinto shrine...
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