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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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the Gunma Prefecture, Kumoga Shinto Shrine is one of Japan's most ancient shrines, with a...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Hach...
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HachimanLocated in the beautiful Japanese Alps, the Shirane Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated to...
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Ryujin, Fujin, Takamori no OkamiLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Godaizaka Shrine is a sacred Shinto site dedicated to the...
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nullLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, the Jōgai-jinsha Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, 飯玉神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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BenzaitenLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Tenjin-yama Shrine is a historic Shinto site dedicated to...
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RyujinAutumn Leaves Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto deity of harvest and longevity, is a beautiful example...
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Susano-oLocated in the Saitama Prefectural Park, the North Garden Shrine is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedica...
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HikoboshiLocated in the Gunma Prefecture,御巡部神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of vigilance and...
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Dan no UraDan-oura Shrine, located in Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Dan no Ura,...
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Takane OkamiTakane-no-ma Shrine, located in the Japanese Alps of Gunma Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto de...
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Hachiman平塚赤城神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Mikage, Gunma Prefecture. Dedicated to Hachim...
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Tamikazuchi Okamilocated in the heart of Gunma prefecture,諏訪神社 is one of Japan's oldest shrines, dedicated to Tam...
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Hakuto no Ōzumo, Shitake no Kami, Inari Ō-no-MikotoLocated in the Gunma Prefecture, Three Saints Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the legend of M...
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ReidenIwakura Reiden Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Iwakura, Gunma Prefecture. The shrin...
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HachimanLocated on the island of Niihama in Lake Towada, Gunma Prefecture, Hachiman Island Shrine is a sacre...
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Located in the city of Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, Tatsunokuchi no Makihara Shrine is a Shinto shrin...
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HachimanAkakawa no Iki Shrine, located in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, is dedicated to Hachiman-gami, the...
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FujinThe Eightfold God Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto deity Fujin, is a prominent site in Gunma Prefectu...
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OkamiThe Omiya-ji temple complex, which includes the Shrines of Hachiman and Okami, is located in Saitama...
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YatagokoroKumano Shrine, located in Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Kumano goddess Kumag...
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TsukuyomiLocated in the Gunma Prefecture, 諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the same name,...
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ŌkuninushiLocated in the city of Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, Takagamine Shrine is dedicated to the deity of me...
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