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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Inari OkamiInari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, fertility, and industry, is enshrined at Inari Taisha in Toky...
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Inari OkamiKōno Shrine, located in the Chofu ward of Tokyo, is one of Japan's oldest shrines, dating back to th...
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HachimanLocated in the historic district of Shinjuku, Ōmotesando, Ueno-sō, also known as Ueno-mae Hachiman-g...
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Inari OkamiFushimi Inari Shrine, located in Fuchu, Tokyo, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice, Inar...
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AmaterasuDayotsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Setagaya ward of Tokyo, known for its traditional a...
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SusanooShitakato-jinja, a small Shinto shrine located in the heart of Setagaya ward in Tokyo, is dedicated...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoHighgate Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo's Edogawa Ward, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Oda no YasumaroLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Oda no Yasuragi Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the g...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Setagaya, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, Minami-Ichigaya Inari Shrine is a revered Sh...
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Inari OkamiThe Toyokawa Inari Shrine is a renowned Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice, agriculture, and...
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Gekkan Jinja Shrine is a small Shinto shrine located in the heart of Setagaya Ward, Tokyo. The shrin...
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Inari OkamiKokoro Inari Shrine, located in the heart of Bunkyo Ward in Tokyo, is one of the most famous Shinto...
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nullLocated in the heart of Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward, East Shinmei Shrine is a sacred Shinto site dedicated t...
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Sanefune no OkamiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Sanefune-jinja Shrine is a serene Shinto temple dedicated to the god...
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TsukiyomiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, 妙徳稲荷大善神 Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Amaterasu Okam...
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BenzaitenClear Water Pond Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo, is dedicated to Benzaiten, the Shinto goddes...
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Inari OkamiFushimi Inari Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo, is a renowned Shinto shrine dedicated to the go...
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OkamiDayo-yama-oki Shrine, located in Tokyo's Setagaya ward, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of...
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nullThe Twelve Shrines of Nikko, a UNESCO World Heritage site, includes the Twelve Shinto shrines locate...
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Inari OkamiWooden structures and vermilion gates adorn the forested grounds of Woodstock Shrine, a tranquil ret...
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Fudo MyoLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Eight Hills Shrine is a serene Shinto oasis nestled among the bustlin...
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Wakamiya Enma Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Setagaya, Tokyo. Dedicated to the kami of good fo...
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TametoraSubnojinja Shrine, located in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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Fujiwara no MichinagaLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Five Middle-Five Content Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated...
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