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 OkamiLocated in the heart of Setagaya, Tokyo, the Aoyagi Inari Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of f...
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O-donari OkamiLocated in the town of Fuchu, Tokyo Prefecture, the Oda no Miyako Shrine is one of the oldest shrine...
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Inari OkamiChiyoda Inari Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo, is a sacred Shinto site dedicated to Inari Okam...
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Chiba
HachimanUdotan Shinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Udotan, Chiba Prefecture, and is dedicated...
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Tokyo
Valley Mouth Mountain Wild Rice Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the heart of Tokyo, honoring th...
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Tokyo
Amaterasu Omikami小野神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Tokyo, dedicated to the worship of the sun godde...
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Chiba
Tenzu-okiLocated in the city of Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, Tenzu Shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines, wi...
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Chiba
Jishu kamiThis Shinto shrine, located in the city of Sotenbori, is dedicated to the kami of rice and prosperit...
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Chiba
Located in the city of Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, Tenma Shinto Shrine is dedicated to the god Tenma...
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Chiba
Kanayama-okamiLocated in the heart of Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, has a long history dating back to the Edo perio...
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Chiba
FujinOutsode Shrine, located in the town of Narita in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto temple that enshrines...
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Tokyo
Ōkuninomiya-taijin-gamiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, the Ōkuninomiya-jinja Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most revere...
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Chiba
OdaenmaThe Great Odaenma Shrine in Chiba Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto deity Odaenma, who is revere...
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Chiba
InariLocated in the city of Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, the Hon-den Shrine is a small Shinto shrine dedi...
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Tokyo
AmaterasuThe Shiranami Shrine, dedicated to the Eight-Folded God Amaterasu, is located in Setagaya Ward, Toky...
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nullLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Ishikawa Tennō Shrine is dedicated to the deified spirit of Tokiyasu...
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Chiba
Ise no okami氷川神社, located in the scenic town of Shimousa in Chiba Prefecture, is a serene Shinto shrine dedi...
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Tokyo
AmaterasuLocated in the heart of Setagaya, Tokyo, Eight Clouds Shrine is dedicated to the deity Amaterasu, as...
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Amaterasu Omikami, Inari Okami小池稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Tokyo, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami and...
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Tamagawa OkamiKumehi Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo's Setagaya Ward, is a revered Shinto site that has been...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Fuku-dokuyama Inari Shrine is a renowned Shinto sanctuary dedicated t...
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Chiba
Hiedaka-no-KamiHenie-zuka Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Chiba Prefecture, known for its ancient history dati...
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InariHori No Daini Sanbyou Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Otsuka, Chiba Prefecture. The...
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Minamoto no YoshitsuneLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Kanda Myojin Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, with a his...
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