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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Chiba
Hachiman OkamiSwollen-leg Shrine, a Shinto shrine located in the town of Ōtō, Chiba Prefecture, is famous for its...
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江東区, Chiba
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Joden District, Eight-name River Inari Shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, t...
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Chiba
Amaterasu OmikamiLocated in the eastern part of Chiba Prefecture, Tenzu Jinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the wo...
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Chiba
InariLocated in the heart of the Ibaraki Peninsula, Okatsumiya Inari Shrine is one of the oldest shrines...
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Chiba
HachimanLocated in the city of Sakuragahara, Chiba Prefecture, Uguisubashi-Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrin...
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Chiba
Inari OkamiLocated in the picturesque town of Katsuta, Chiba Prefecture, 桐ヶ谷氷川神社 is a historic Shinto sh...
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千代田区, Chiba
InariLocated in the heart of Chiba, 御宿稲荷神社 (Shinmei Shrine) is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Chiba
Inari Okami佐竹稲荷神社, located in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to Inar...
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Chiba
InariMakoto Inari Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Makoto In...
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Chiba
Inari OkamiLocated in the scenic town of Kashima, Chiba Prefecture, Aranami Inari Shrine is one of Japan's most...
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Chiba
AratamatsuhikoOne Grain Thousand Times Aratama Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to Aratama Shrine...
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Chiba
Located in Chiba Prefecture, Kadowari Kasugano Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Kasuga...
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Chiba
Gifu no MikotoLocated in the town of Yatsu, Chiba Prefecture, Gifu no Mikoto Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Chiba
The Kinashi Inari Shrine in Chiba Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto god of rice, fertility, and...
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Chiba
Located in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, Ōmikage-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the w...
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Chiba
Inari Okami新富稲荷神社, located in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to Inar...
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Chiba
Inari Ō no OkamiUpon-irōdōrin Haidōjinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Wada, Chiba Prefecture. De...
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Chiba
Located in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, Kinshochi-ro Shrine is a lesser-known Shinto shrine dedica...
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Chiba
Fujin, InariLocated in the town of Katsuragawa, Chiba Prefecture, the Deok-sen-inlha (Deok-shipo) shrine is a Sh...
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Chiba
Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Togume, Chiba Prefecture, Ukiyodaidairi Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedic...
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Chiba
AmaterasuThis Shinto shrine in Chiba Prefecture is dedicated to the kami of the 'lower heavens' and the heave...
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Chiba
HachimanFlagoaka Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of war, Hachiman, located in the ci...
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Chiba
Inari OkamiEast Kanto Forest Rice Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. The shrin...
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