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
Tokyo
Sugawara no MichizaneLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Tenjin Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the god of learni...
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Tokyo
Inari Okami栗木御嶽神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the Sumida ward of Tokyo, dedicated to the deity Inari Ok...
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Chiba
Located in the town of Tenjincho, Chiba Prefecture, Taiita Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Tokyo
Fujin, Raijin諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the Bunkyo district of Tokyo, dedicated to the kami Fujin, go...
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Tokyo
nullThe Five Columns, Five Bonds Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the heart of Tokyo, dedicated to t...
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Chiba
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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Chiba
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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Tokyo
Amaterasu Omikami住吉神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Tokyo, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu Om...
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Chiba
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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Chiba
Kū no KamiLocated in the historic city of Kisarazu, Kūkō-jinsha Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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Tokyo
Sakahama no OkamiLocated in the heart of Hakone, White Palace Shrine (Gakuenjinja) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Tokyo
Oinaginosukune Hiko-mitsuyoshi-no-KamiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Sagamihara Shrine is dedicated to the deity of good luck and prosperi...
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Tokyo
HachimanLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Eight Horses Temple Shrine is a prominent Shinto site dedicated to th...
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Tokyo
Hachiman Okami no MikotoMiddle Mountain Cedar Mountain Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto god of agriculture and fertility, is...
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Yamanashi
Amaterasu ŌmikamiHakone Shrine, located in the picturesque town of Kofu in Yamanashi Prefecture, is dedicated to the...
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Tokyo
nullSubasan Shrine, located in the heart of Setagaya, Tokyo, is dedicated to the Shinto god Subasan, a k...
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Tokyo
DayreiDayrei Jinja, a Shinto shrine located in Setagaya, Tokyo, is dedicated to the kami of the same name....
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大田区, Tokyo
Tenryu-samaLocated in the heart of Tokyo's Setagaya Ward, Toshodaiji Tenryu-ji Shrine is a tranquil oasis amids...
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Tokyo
Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Tokyo, the East Eight-Banquet Shrine is a significant Shinto site that honor...
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Tokyo
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, 矢口中稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice, prosp...
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Tokyo
TsukuyomiTown's deity, Tsukuyomi, is enshrined at this shrine, which has been an important stop for travelers...
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Yamanashi
HachimanInsatsu Village Shrine, located in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto dei...
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Yamanashi
nullSuba no Kami Shrine, located in the heart of Yamanashi Prefecture, is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedi...
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Tokyo
TamakoCity Plains Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of urban...
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