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 the prefecture of Ibaraki, the Jokaku Inari Shrine is dedicated to the kami of rice and a...
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Amaterasu and SusanooThe Daytsuji Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, as well as the...
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RaijinLocated in the town of Minami, Ibaraki Prefecture,雷電神社 (Raiden Shrine) is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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Seikei OkamiLocated in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, East Seiki Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine de...
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Inari ŌkamiLocated in the town of Miyairi, Ibaraki Prefecture, 稲蒼魂神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari...
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RyujinToshio Shrine, located in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto kami of the sea...
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RyūjinLocated in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Ryūjinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the dr...
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Mikage OkamiLocated in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, 笠間稲荷神社 (Mikage Inari Shrine) is a Shinto s...
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Amaterasu OmikamiLocated in the town of Nagi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Eight Hills Shrine is one of Japan's most famous an...
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Tsukiyomi-no-Kami白狐稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the scenic town of Kamakura, Ibaraki Prefecture. Dedicate...
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Amaterasu OmikamiEast Grand Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun g...
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KuKu-Izu Shrine, located in the scenic coastal town of Okishio, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is dedicated to the Shint...
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HachimanChinzan-ji, also known as Chūsen-jinja, is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki P...
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Kuzunoha-yoshizumeLocated in the scenic Nikko National Park, the ancient Old Peak Shrine (古峰神社) is a revered Shint...
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Tamashina-kamiLocated in the scenic Ibaraki Prefecture, Sanekuromachi Shinto Shrine is dedicated to the primary de...
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Fūdō-ō DaikannonFūdō-ō Daikannon is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Tomida, Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to...
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Okami no Mikoto氷川社 is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the Samegawa River...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the historic city of Hitachi, Ibaraki's Inari Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto...
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Ōinaginoomi no OkamiTonosawa Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Ōinaginoomi no Okam...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the town of Taito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Fushimi Inari Shrine is a lesser-known Shinto shri...
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Daishu NamegamiLocated in the town of Katsurao, Ibaraki Prefecture, Daishu Namegami Shrine is dedicated to the kami...
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KushinagaraboshiLocated in the scenic town of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Kujūdō Shrine is a serene Shinto site ded...
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TenjinLocated in the city of Katsuta, Ibaraki Prefecture, Dai Roku Tenjinsha is a historic Shinto shrine d...
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