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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Tokyo
Inari OkamiFushimi Inari Shrine, located in Fuchu, Tokyo, is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines and a UN...
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Tsukiyomi-no-OkamiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Middle Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Tsukiyomi-no-...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoKōno Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo's Bunkyo ward, is one of Japan's most famous and historic...
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Nuboko-no-kamiNuboko-san's Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Mitaka, Tokyo. Dedicated to the kami...
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Kunihime no Mikage高尾天満宮 is a Shinto shrine located in the Minato Ward of Tokyo, Japan. The shrine was established...
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Hachiman TenjinLocated in the heart of Tokyo, 駒岡八幡神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of Hachiman...
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ŌkuninushiSmall but charming shrine in the heart of Setagaya Ward, small shrines like this one often serve as...
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Shinmei-o-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Chuo Ward, Tokyo, Shinmei Shrine is one of the oldest and most revered Shint...
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RaijinLocated in Setagaya, Tokyo, Sanridashi Shrine is one of the oldest and most famous Shinto shrines in...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Godai-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Hachiman Okami. D...
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InariIn the heart of Tokyo's trendy Harajuku district stands Shinmei Inari, a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Amaterasu OmikamiThe Tenno Shrine, dedicated to the god of heaven, Amaterasu Omikami, is a prominent Shinto shrine in...
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Hachiman長嶋神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the Setagaya Ward of Tokyo, Japan. The shrine is dedicated to...
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nullLocated in Tokyo, Six Society Palace Shrine is dedicated to the six kami of the Six Society Palace,...
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Chiba
InariEast Kanagawa Forest Inari Shrine, located in the scenic town of Tsukuma in Chiba Prefecture, is ded...
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Kuugan no OkamiThe Kuugan no Okami Shrine in Chiba Prefecture is dedicated to the rice goddess Kuugan no Okami, a S...
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OkamiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Hasaka Jinja Okamiya Shrine is a serene Shinto oasis amidst bustling...
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InariInarashina Shrine, located in the heart of Shiba Park, Tokyo, is one of Japan's most iconic shrines....
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HachimanUmeodai-ya Hachiman, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Hachiman, is a prominent site in Tokyo's...
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Chiba
Located in the heart of Chiba,朝日神社 is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amater...
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InariThe Inari Okumya Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the go...
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Chiba
Located in the city of Tsudzuki, Chiba Prefecture, Aircraft Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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FujinIron Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo, is a prominent Shinto site dedicated to the worship of F...
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RyujinLocated in Tokyo, Kinzan Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of the sea, believed to pro...
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