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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InariLocated in the heart of Yokohama City, Shonandon Shrine is a renowned Shinto site dedicated to the w...
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Tokyo
InariLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Inari-Okumya Shrine is one of Japan's most famous and revered Shinto...
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Tokyo
FūjinLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Daidō Daidokabushi Tenjū-sha is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Tokyo
HachimanLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Big Kodama Hachiman Shrine is a historic Shinto site dedicated to the...
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Tokyo
En no GyōjaLocated in the heart of Tokyo, 大戸御嶽神社 is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami, En no G...
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Tokyo
GodaijinGodaiji Shrine, located in Tokyo's Nerima ward, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Godaijin,...
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Tokyo
FutsunokamiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Eight Hills Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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Tokyo
Inari OkamiLocated in the historic district of Shimokitazawa, Shibamata Inari Shrine is one of the most famous...
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Chiba
InariThe Sugi Inari Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of rice, prosperity, and fertility. Located in...
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Tokyo
Sokamichi no Kami (Guardian Deity of the Road)Located in the heart of Setagaya, Toshogu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, on...
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Chiba
InariDaito Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, famous for...
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Tokyo
InariLocated in Tokyo, the Jishu-ta Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the worship of Inari Oka...
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Tokyo
Takamagahara no KamiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, the Shinmei-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of t...
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Tokyo
HachimanFallen Oak White Mountain Shrine, located in Setagaya Ward of Tokyo, is dedicated to the Shinto god...
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Tokyo
Kumano OkappanKumano Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Kumano Okappan, a loca...
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Tokyo
Kumagami-jinKo'mori-gahara Shrine in Tokyo is one of Japan's oldest and most revered Shinto shrines, dedicated t...
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Tokyo
Minamoto no Yoshitsune菅原神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. The shrine was dedicated to Minamo...
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Tokyo
Tamashino-kamiGami Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is an ancient Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of goo...
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Tokyo
Located in the heart of Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, 小杉神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Tokyo
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Setagaya, Eight Horses Temple is one of Tokyo's oldest Shinto shrines, with...
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Tokyo
Tenzuō-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Tenzu Shrine is a serene oasis amidst the bustling cityscape. Dedicat...
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Tokyo
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Setagaya, Tokyo, the Shiro-Tamashii Inari Shrine is a serene oasis dedicated...
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Tokyo
HachimanLocated in the heart of Mitaka, Tokyo,代田八幡神社 is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the god S...
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Tokyo
AmaterasuSpring Day Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo, is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun go...
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