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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Takemikazuchi高尾神社奥宮, a Shinto shrine located in the mountains of Saitama Prefecture, is dedicated to Takemi...
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Yatogami RyujinLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture,八坂神社 (Yatsura-ga-oka Shrine) is a Shinto shrine dedic...
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Tsukuyomi-no-kamiLocated in the town of Fukazawa, Saitama Prefecture, White Beard Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine...
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Located in the heart of Saitama, Mount Yagyu Shrine is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the mo...
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GodaiLocated in Saitama Prefecture, Godai Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of prosperity...
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Small but historic Shinto shrine in the heart of Ōya, Saitama's largest city. This shrine is known f...
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nullLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, Mt. Godai Shrine is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedicated...
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HachimanThe Five Spirits Shrine in Saitama Prefecture is dedicated to the enshrined deity, Hachiman, a Shint...
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Inari OkamiToday, visitors can still see the remains of the original 16th-century gatehouse and a portion of th...
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SusanooEight-Horned Shrine, dedicated to the wind god Susanoo, is a prominent Shinto site located in the he...
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Okuninushi no KamiLocated in the heart of Saitama, small but historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Okuninushi no Kami, t...
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nullThe social hall shrine, located in the heart of Saitama city, is a serene oasis amidst the bustling...
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Fūjin八幡宮 is a historic Shinto shrine located in Saitama Prefecture, dedicated to the god of wind and f...
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RiujinReshi-ji Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is dedicated to the god of prosperity and good fortu...
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null小祠, a small Shinto shrine located in Saitama Prefecture, is dedicated to the enshrined kami of unk...
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Okuninushi ŌkamiLocated in the heart of Sakura, Saitama, the Honbei Shrine is dedicated to Okuninushi Ōkami, a Shint...
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Yoshitsune no OkamiLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, Addato Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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Tsukuyomi-no-kamiCuttsishe-irahoshi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Hitachino, Saitama Prefecture, dedicated to...
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Susanoo厳島神社, located in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu Ō...
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Susanoo-no-Mikoto下宿稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kodaira, Saitama Prefecture. The shrine's mai...
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HachimanLocated in the town of Hiki, Saitama Prefecture, Eight-Horsemeshrine, or Hikifuku Shrine is one of J...
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Katsuragi-no-kamiCity Kame Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of agriculture and f...
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TsukiyomiLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, 御岳神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of stor...
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Inari OkamiMatsumoto Inari Shrine, located in the town of Matsumoto in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine d...
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