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.
30,440 shrines found
Chiba
Located in the town of Tōgane, Chiba Prefecture, Matsu no Odawara-jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Chiba
HachimanThis shrine is dedicated to the kami of good fortune, prosperity, and agriculture. Located in Chiba...
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Chiba
InezumiTadomura Gin no Yaku Ine Haidaimyoo Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inezumi, the god of rice...
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Yamanashi
Bourdou Shrine, located in the scenic town of Yubari, Yamanashi Prefecture, is a lesser-known Shinto...
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Tokyo
Inari OkamiThe Inari Shrine in Tokyo is one of the most iconic and revered Shinto shrines in Japan, dedicated t...
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Tokyo
InariToda Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Toda district of Tokyo, Japan. The shrine is fam...
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Tokyo
SusanooLocated in the heart of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, was originally located in the former provinc...
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Tokyo
Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Dayotsu Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated to the god of wi...
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Tokyo
Located in the heart of Tokyo, Ishi-no-ma Shrine is dedicated to the god of stone and minerals, Tosh...
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Tokyo
The Sensō-ji temple in Asakusa, Tokyo is home to the famous Nakamise shopping street and the iconic...
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Tokyo
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, White Pearl Inari Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the worship...
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Tokyo
Inari初台出世稲荷 Shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to the god of rice, fertility, and prosperity. Located nea...
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Tokyo
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Ise Maruyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Inari O...
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Tokyo
Susano-o厳島社 is a Shinto shrine located in the southern part of Tokyo, specifically in the city of Mitaka....
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Chiba
Inari Ōno-mikotoThis Shinto shrine, located in the historic town of Tsukudani in Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to t...
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Chiba
InariOutsei Inari Shrine, located in the Chiba prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of ri...
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Chiba
InariLocated in the city of Chuo, Chiba Prefecture, 稲荷上乃社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okam...
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Chiba
Inari OkamiToshimitsu Shrine, located in Eniwa-ku, Saitama City, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari Okami,...
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Chiba
Inari開運稲荷 Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of prosperity and rice,...
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Chiba
InariFukudoki Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Narita, Chiba Prefecture. Dedicated...
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Chiba
Inari OkamiBishu Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the god of rice and...
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Chiba
Tsukiyomi no Kami, Inari OkamiOtsu-no-miya Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of the mo...
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Chiba
RyudoLocated in the city of Inzai, Chiba Prefecture, Ryudragonmyouin Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Chiba
SuijinThe Suijin Shrine in Chiba Prefecture is dedicated to the god of water, particularly river and sea d...
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