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
DaikokutenThe Daikokuten Shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to the god of prosperity, good fortune, and longevity. T...
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Tokyo
TenjinKurou no Tsurugi no Okami Shrine, located in the heart of Setagaya, is a Shinto temple dedicated to...
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Tokyo
Fūin Ryūjin下溝八幡宮 is a Shinto shrine located in the Edogawa ward of Tokyo, dedicated to the kami Fūin Ryūji...
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Tokyo
ŌtsukimiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Ōtsuka Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Ōtsukimi, a wa...
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Tokyo
SusanooLocated in the heart of Tokyo, 角田八幡神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Susan...
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Tokyo
SusanooLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Eight Horses Temple Shrine is dedicated to the god Susanoo, a promine...
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江東区, Chiba
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Joden District, Eight-name River Inari Shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, t...
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Tokyo
Inari東林間神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Tokyo, dedicated to the worship of Inari Okami...
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Tokyo
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Saitama City, New Town Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the...
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Tokyo
InariLocated in the heart of Setagaya Ward, Tama Hills, in western Tokyo, is the ancient Shinto shrine kn...
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Tokyo
AmaterasuLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Tenman-ji Shrine is a prominent Shinto temple dedicated to the sun go...
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Tokyo
Osumi OkamiWhite Mountain Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Osum...
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Tokyo
nullKo-mori no Taka Shrine, located in the heart of Hakone, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of f...
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Tokyo
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, o-irihon-sama is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, th...
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Tokyo
Inari OkamiLocated in Tokyo's northern suburbs, 北中村御殿山稲荷 Shrine is a rural Shinto shrine nestled amidst...
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Chiba
Kinzan OkamiLocated in the scenic town of Shirahama, Chiba Prefecture's Kinzan Shrine is dedicated to the deity...
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Tokyo
InariCindou Inari-dera is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Setagaya, Tokyo. The shrine is famous f...
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Tokyo
MikotoLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Kominuma Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of Mount Kom...
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Chiba
InariLocated in the heart of Nikko National Park, Toyosu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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Chiba
BishamontenLocated in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, Eight Hundred Million Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedi...
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Chiba
Okuninushi Ō-no-miya, Hikohōmyō Sanzengū Tenjin大國主恵美須神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture. Dedicated t...
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Chiba
Ryujin, Shikabane-tenTenno no Maehito Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the god of pros...
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Chiba
Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Chiba, Ahina Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the ka...
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Tokyo
HachimanGold Mine Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Tokyo, dedicated to the god of...
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