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
Inari OkamiLong Island Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto god of rice and prosperity, is a historic shrine located...
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Ryujin, Amaterasu OmikamiLocated in the Chiba Prefecture, Sansawa Shrine is dedicated to the water spirit kami, Ryujin, and t...
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Chiba
Water Temple of the Kami, located in Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity of water and...
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Chiba
InariLocated in the Chiba prefecture, Huroljinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of wealth and...
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Chiba
Kamitori-sanLocated in the town of Shirako, Chiba Prefecture, Shimin Inaiwa-Kamitori-sha is a Shinto shrine dedi...
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Chiba
Located in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, Internal Hand Eight-Fingered Eight-Bell Temple is a Shinto...
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Chiba
Tamamo-no-MaeLocated in the coastal town of Kamakura, Chú Prefecture's Eight Clouds Shrine is a serene Shinto tem...
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Chiba
ŌkamisanMount Kōgane Shrine, dedicated to the mountain spirit Ōkamisan, is a Shinto shrine located in Chiba...
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Chiba
RyujinKatsuragoe Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of good luck...
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Chiba
Inari OkamiFushimi Inari Taisha is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in Japan, known for its thousands of v...
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Tokyo
Inari OkamiLocated in western Tokyo, Fushimi Inari Shrine is a renowned Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of r...
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Chiba
OkuribiLocated in the city of Chisoda, Chiba Prefecture, 大黒天神・恵比寿神祠 (Okuribi-hirono-shrine) is a...
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Tokyo
nullLocated in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, 鹿島大神 Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Ama...
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Tokyo
Inari OkamiThe Ōtaki Inari Shrine, located in Tokyo's Ōtaka neighborhood, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the g...
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Tokyo
Amano-OkamiThe Moss Shrine, located in the heart of Shibuya, has a long history dating back to the Meiji period...
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Chiba
OinaginoomiyaWhite Beard Shrine, located in the town of Yachiyo in Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to Oinaginoomiy...
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RyōinWater Shrine of the Kami, located in Chiba Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the ens...
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Tokyo
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, 鹿谷戸稲荷社 Shrine is a tranquil oasis that honors the Shinto kami o...
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Tokyo
Inari OkamiNorth Koganei-cho Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Koganei ward of Tokyo, known for it...
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Tokyo
Motsu-no-okiThis Shinto shrine, dedicated to the god of longevity and prosperity, is located in the heart of Tok...
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Suban eight-holy-stairs Shinto shrine dedicated to the goddess of good fortune and prosperity, is a...
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Chiba
Suika no Kami / Shio no KamiLocated in the scenic town of Chisato, Chiba Prefecture, Suiginsha is a historic Shinto shrine dedic...
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Tokyo
RyujinAkiba Shrine, located in the heart of Setagaya, Tokyo, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the ven...
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Amaterasu OmikamiThe Shinmei-ji Temple, located in the heart of Tokyo, is one of Japan's most revered Shinto shrines....
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