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 OkamiInari Okami Shrine, a famous Shinto shrine in Tokyo, is dedicated to the god of rice and fertility,...
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Chiba
Inari OkamiThe Toei Inari Shrine, located in the city of Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto g...
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InariDeeply rooted in the history of Japanese mythology, the Ōinagafuchi Shrine is located on the shores...
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nullHalf-Dependent House Shrine is dedicated to the deity of a humble abode, believed to bring good fort...
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Kamado no KamiZashima Shrine, located in Setagaya, Tokyo, is dedicated to the god of rice, fertility, and prosperi...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Ōya-hachiman-gū is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Hac...
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Tonbo-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Tonbo Shrine is a serene Shinto oasis that honors the kami Tonbo-no-k...
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BenzaitenLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Sensō-ji Temple is one of Japan's most famous and iconic Shinto shrin...
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Chiba
Fukutō InariThe Kokoro-guni Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, dedicat...
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Tokyo
Hikoboshi, Bishamotsu no Kami, Okami, Inatsukimi, Oshizumeri, Shichi-Miko, Fudou Myouo, Suiji, Shiosai, Hachiman, Futsunoyama Yashiro no Kami, TenjinLocated in the heart of Tokyo, 十二天神 Shrine honors the twelve Shinto deities known as the Twelve...
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Located in the heart of Tokyo, Toshizuka Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of agricultu...
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Inari OkamiFukiyama Shrine, located in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the ri...
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Inari OkamiLocated on a small island in Tokyo Bay, the Middle Island Inari Shrine is one of the most famous Shi...
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ShitennōLocated in the heart of Setagaya, Tokyo, Hasedera Shrine is dedicated to the Buddhist monk and schol...
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Chiba
InariLocated in the city of Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, Mount Yamato Inari Shrine is one of the most impo...
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Sarutahiko-no-kami and NinetaiLocated in the scenic town of Kamakura, Shichitai Shrine is dedicated to two prominent kami, Ninetai...
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Ishi no KamiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Shinjuku's Ishi-no-ma Shrine is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines....
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Located in the heart of Tokyo, Do-ko-jinsha Shrine is a serene oasis amidst the bustling cityscape....
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InariSmall Inari Shrine in the heart of Tokyo, dedicated to the kami of prosperity and good fortune, part...
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Fudo MyouoFudou-Myo-do is one of the oldest and most famous Shinto shrines in Japan, dedicated to Fudo Myouo,...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Setagaya, Tokyo, Ishii-sonodai Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Fujino-OkamiLocated in Tokyo's Setagaya ward, 鹿島神社元宮 is a historic Shinto shrine that has been in operatio...
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Fujitama, Inari OkamiThe Fudo Myojin Shrine, located in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of w...
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TenjinKodaiji Shrine, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami, is one of Japan's oldest and most pr...
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