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
HoteioshoLocated in the town of Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, 貴舩神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deit...
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TenjinLocated in Chiba Prefecture,延壽稲荷神社 (Enju Inari Shrine) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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Inari Ōkami磐井神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the deity Inari Ōkami. The shr...
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Inari Okami厳嶋神社, located in the coastal town of Shirahama in Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to Inari Okami,...
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Kū no KamiLocated in the historic city of Kisarazu, Kūkō-jinsha Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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Susanoo, AmaterasuLocated in the Chiba Prefecture, the Eight-Horned Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the worship...
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HachimanThis Shinto shrine, located in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to the worship of Hachima...
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RaijinLocated in the city of Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, Shingen shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedica...
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nullDay枝 Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Tsunemi in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Dedicated...
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Motsu-no-KamiMotsu no Kami Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the deity of good...
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Chiba
Okudaira Hisamori, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Tokugawa Tsunanari, Tokugawa YoshimuneDeeply rooted in the history of Shichigahara, a key location in Japan's Meiji Restoration, Kasimachi...
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nullLocated in the Chita-Kami mountains, Castle Mountain Shining Shrine is a historic Shinto temple in C...
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Autumn Leaves Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the w...
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Ryujin, InazumanokamiLocated in the Chiba Prefecture, Utsunomiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the se...
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RyujinKanemori Shrine, also known as Kamei-jinja, is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Kamakura, Kan...
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Chiba
Amaterasu Ōmikami愛宕神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the wor...
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Emiko, EmishiEmbrudo Inari Shrine, located in the town of Katsuta in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicat...
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Okami-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Sodegaura, Chiba Prefecture, Sakidori Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to...
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EnmeiThe Plain Village Shrine, located in the city of Kamakura, Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedi...
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Amaterasu ŌmikamiLocated in the city of Hitachi, Chiba Prefecture, Ōmoriya Shrine is one of Japan's most ancient Shin...
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RyōinEarlytail Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Ryūjin,...
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OkamisanLocated in the town of Sōsa, Chiba Prefecture,玉崎大明神 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Okamisan, a...
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AmaterasuIse Grand Shrine, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, is one of Japan's most revered Shinto shri...
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InariLocated in the western part of Japan, West Miyako Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami In...
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