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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Ise Grand Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ise, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the most imp...
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nullKuwashinoina Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, dedicate...
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InariLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, Saitama's Three Pillars Rice Shrine is dedicated to Inar...
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RaijinLocated in the city of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Tenjogōgū Shrine is a renowned Shinto temple...
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ŌkuninushiTōhaku Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto god of agriculture and prosperity, is a historic Shinto shrin...
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Enmei-OkamiLocated in the heart of Saitama, Eight Clouds Shrine is a tranquil oasis that honors the kami Enmei-...
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Kumamoto-OkamiKumano Shrine, dedicated to the kami of the Kumano region, is a prominent Shinto shrine located in O...
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nullLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, Ishi no Sawa Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the...
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HachimanThree Island Hachiman Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located on the island of Hitachi in Saitama...
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Susanoo and AmaterasuLocated in the town of Tamahashi, Saitama Prefecture, 鹿島玉川神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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BenzaitenRyūkōji Shrine, located in Oya, Saitama Prefecture, is dedicated to Benzaiten, the Shinto goddess of...
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BenzaitenThe Ginginen Daijousen Shinmei Shrine in Saitama Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto deity of good...
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ŌkuninushiThe Goyō-ta Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of longev...
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Tamayotsukuni-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Saitama,臼杵神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Tamayots...
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White Mountain Shrine, located in the heart of Hitachi Seaside Park in Saitama Prefecture, is dedica...
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RyūryūjinLocated in the city of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Ryūryū-jungendan Shrine is dedicated to the l...
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The Minami-Tōshō Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Ota district of Saitama, Japan. The shrine...
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HachimanLocated in Saitama Prefecture, Ōsawa Hachiman-gū is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of war and...
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AmaterasuLocated in the town of Sayama, Saitama Prefecture, San'ichi Island Shrine is one of Japan's oldest s...
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Tenman-gūHorieguchi Tenmangu Shrine, located in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site ded...
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BenzaitenLocated in the city of Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture,武州与野銭洗弁天 Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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川越市, Saitama
Yuki no Okami氷川神社, located in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the spirit of the Kanto reg...
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Inari OkamiWest Mountain Nakayama Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Saitama Prefecture, known for...
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Located in the town of Higashi-Kurume, Saitama Prefecture, Ōsukubo Shisaden (also known as Ōsukubo J...
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