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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Inari OkamiLocated in Kamakura, Fushimi Inari Shrine is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in Japan, dedicat...
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nullSakura Shrine in Kanagawa is dedicated to the Shinto god of spring and fertility, known as Sakahama...
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Inari OkamiSakamachi Inari Shrine, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, is a prominent Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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EnmeiLocated in the city of Odawara, White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Enmei...
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Inuka no OkamiInuka no Okami, the rice god, is enshrined at Inuka-no-Okami-jinja Shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture. Th...
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Small Town GodLocated in the heart of Kamakura, small town god shrine is a charming Shinto temple dedicated to the...
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InariMiddle Village Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture....
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楠森稲荷 Shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of rice...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the town of Yamato, Kanagawa Prefecture, Sagamigahara Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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IriatsumeLocated in the picturesque Kamakura city, Ifriya Shrine is dedicated to the legendary spirit of Iria...
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OtohimeLocated in the scenic city of Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Eight Seas Mountain Grand Shinto is a sa...
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Inari OkamiLocated in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Shin-Itto is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of prospe...
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Located in Kanagawa Prefecture, the Shrine of Hotei Daikokuten is one of the Seven Lucky Gods and a...
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ŌkuninushiLocated in the heart of Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Akiba Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedic...
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Inari OkamiLocated in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, the Inari Daikagami Shrine is one of Japan's most famous S...
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Sugawara no MichizaneThis Shinto shrine, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami of origin and prosperit...
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Hachiman Ōkami招魂社（Shōbunsha） is a Shinto shrine located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is dedicate...
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Etsumo no OkamiThe Etsumo no Okami Shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto deity Etsumo no Okami,...
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Left HorseLeft Horse Great Shining God Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture. The...
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InariLocated in the city of Sagamihara, Kawachi Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari, is the oldes...
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Fujin and Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedic...
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NenohimeNeno Shrine, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of children an...
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HachimanLocated in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Eight Horses Temple Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Sh...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Suwa Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most...
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