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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Mikasa no Okami, Inazuma TenzanAkiba Shrine, located in the town of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god...
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Inari OkamiMaijichu Inari Taisha is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture. As one...
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HirukoLocated in the heart of Saitama, Kinoshita-Hiruko Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Hiruko, a m...
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Rokudo-OkamiRokudo Jisha-san is a Shinto shrine located in Saitama Prefecture, dedicated to the deity Rokudo-Oka...
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nullLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, Mountain King Tomb is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the v...
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Kusa no MagaLocated in the heart of Kitasena District, Kusa no Maga Shrine is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Inari Okami小河内神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Saitama Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of the kami In...
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Hikoboshi no OkamiIzukawa Shrine, located in the city of Hitachi, Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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InariAiwa Shrine, located in the heart of Hitachi Seaside City, is dedicated to the Shinto god Inari Okam...
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AmaterasuResha-ki Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun god Amaterasu in Saitama Prefecture, known fo...
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Oinagi-okamiLocated in the heart of Saitama, Ai-datsu Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the goddess of fert...
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HachimanLocated in Saitama Prefecture, Eight Horses Temple Shrine is dedicated to the kami of eight horses t...
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Tsukahara Okunoin Temple, also known as Tsukahara Shrine or Otsuka Shrine, is a Shinto shrine locate...
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Susanoo-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Saitama, North Park Eight-Handled God Shrine is a prominent Shinto site dedi...
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InariLocated in the scenic town of Kawagoe, Shiroiwa-juku is a popular stop on the Nikko-Kawagoe Tokaido...
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KitsuneScary Shiba Inu Shrine, located in the town of Miyagokei in Saitama Prefecture, is dedicated to the...
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Kinryu, Dainichi no OkamiThe Kinryu Zanmai Dainichi no Okami Shrine in Saitama Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto deity of...
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Inazuma-no-kami厳島神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Higashimatsuoka, Saitama Prefecture. The shrine i...
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InariLocated in the heart of Hitachi, Saitama Prefecture, the Torisekiji Shrine is dedicated to Inari Oka...
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Five-RōjinLocated in the heart of Tokorozawa, Five-Rōjin Kūkan Shinto Shrine is a historic temple dedicated to...
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InariLocated in the scenic Saitama prefecture, 霞川稲荷神社 is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the g...
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RyūjinLocated in Saitama Prefecture, the Stone Monument Shrine (Ryūjin-ya) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Kamimigayu no KamiKamimigayu Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the fo...
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Inari ŌkamiThe Three-Branch Rice Shrine, located in the heart of Kamakura city, is a serene Shinto sanctuary de...
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