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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AmaterasuKōzan-ji Shrine, located in the town of Katori, Ibaraki Prefecture, is one of Japan's most ancient S...
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HoteioshoLocated in the coastal town of Minami Nisina, Iwase Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Hoteiosh...
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RyūgūRyūgū-jinja, or Tsukidate Shrine in English, is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan...
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Takezaki OkamiLove River Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, and its name '愛宕'...
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Located in the city of Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Tsukino Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicate...
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RyujinDescending Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the worship of Ryujin, the god of...
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Kumagasa no TsukuyomiLocated in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, Kinai-jinja Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to...
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Ōya no KamiLocated in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Ōhara-san Shin Shrine is dedicated to a powerful...
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RyujinLocated in the prefecture of Ibaraki, Sanbashi Shrine is dedicated to the sea and the god of the sea...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the scenic town of Hitachi, the White Bird Shrine (Kaito-jinja) is a Shinto temple dedica...
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Ama no YashiroLocated in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, 浅間神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, the Nakatsu Inari Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedica...
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Tate-yama-OkamiAi Tate-ya Shrine, dedicated to the god of the sea and fertility, is a Shinto shrine located in the...
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Tsukiyomi-no-kamiLocated in the picturesque town of Yako, Ibaraki Prefecture, 鹿島神社 is a serene Shinto shrine dedi...
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SubakamiLocated in the city of Katori, Ibaraki Prefecture, Subakami-tsunokamiji is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Amaterasu Omikami, Oe no ImasatoEntrance to the shrine, dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami and Oe no Imasato, a legendary founder of the...
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RyūjinRyūjinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Ryūjin, a Japanese version of the Chinese dragon...
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Kashiwazakisan Shrine, located in the beautiful coastal town of Minami Natori in Ibaraki Prefecture,...
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Kamimazedonojikinenaga Shrine, located in the town of Oshimo in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shri...
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Inari OkamiInari Okami Shrine, located in the prefecture of Ibaraki, is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto de...
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HachimanBoshinoka Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto temple located in Ibaraki Prefecture, known for its historic s...
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Amaterasu Ōmikami, Susanoo no KamiLocated in the Ibaraki Prefecture, 鹿嶋神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amateras...
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DaigōkūLocated in the scenic town of Tsukuda, Hitachi Oji, in Ibaraki Prefecture, Daigo-sixtaijinja Shrine...
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nullThe Torii Gate of Kinugawa Onsen, which is believed to be the original gate of Toshogu Shrine in Nag...
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