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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Ōgami HachimanLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Shrines碑文谷厳島神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Ōgami...
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Tokyo
中津神社中津神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Tokyo, dedicated to the kami of the same name. A...
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Tokyo
Futsu-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Kominuma Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of music and...
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Tokyo
InariLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Kamakura's famous Aikou Shrine is a peaceful oasis amidst the bustlin...
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Tokyo
AraizumaruAraiizu Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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Tokyo
Inari Okami佐藤稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Tokyo, dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto...
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Tokyo
Amaterasu OkamiTsukishimo Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Tama region of Tokyo, Japan. It is dedicated to...
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Tokyo
Tsukuyomi-no-okamiLocated in the city of Mitaka, Tokyo, City Island Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Tsukuyomi-n...
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Tokyo
Amaterasu, TsukuyomiDaymoon Shrine, located in the heart of Setagaya Ward in Tokyo, is dedicated to the Shinto deities T...
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Tokyo
Amaterasu愛宕神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, located in Sumida Ward, Tokyo. T...
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Tokyo
Hachiman Ō-no-MikotoThe Kinugasa Hachiman Shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to the Shinto god of war and medicine, Hachiman Ō...
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Tokyo
RyujinAkita Ryuzenji is a Shinto shrine located in the Suginami ward of Tokyo, dedicated to the worship of...
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Tokyo
Located in the heart of Setagaya, Tokyo, Akitontei Inari Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most fa...
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Tokyo
HachimanLocated in the heart of Tokyo, 八坂神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of war and...
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Tokyo
Inari OkamiEstablished in 1181, the Asamatsu Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, located on a...
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Chiba
InariClear Water Inari Shrine, located in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, is a sacred Shinto site dedicate...
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Tokyo
InariThe Dayigi Jisha is a Shinto shrine located in Tokyo, dedicated to the kami of fortune and prosperit...
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DayrōThe Dayrō Shrine, located in Tokyo, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of wealth and prosperity...
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FujinLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Fusanou-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the god of industry and technolo...
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Chiba
Inari OkamiTsukumo Shrine, located in the town of Tsukumo in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Tokyo
HachimanLocated in the heart of Setagaya, Tokyo, Ifukyu Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god Hachi...
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Tokyo
Ōsawa no OkamiLocated in the heart of Setagaya, Tokyo, Ōsawa Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the d...
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Tokyo
Eight-Figure GoddessTwo-Horned Oak Shrine Eight-Figure Goddess Shrine is located in Tokyo, Japan, and is dedicated to th...
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Tokyo
KaitoGold Sword Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the Tokyo area dedicated to the deity Kaito, known as the go...
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