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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HachimanGodai Shrine, located in the town of Mikage in Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Inarilocated in the scenic forest of Gunma, 笹森稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, rev...
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RyujinNestled in the scenic mountains of Gunma Prefecture, 熊野神社 is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Okuninushi-no-kamiLocated in the town of Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture, above a hot spring is the shrine dedicated to Okun...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoKoamigahara Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kuroishi, Gunma Prefecture. Dedicated t...
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KinzanThe Kinzan Shrine, located in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to t...
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Kuniyamada-no-kamiLocated in Gunma Prefecture, Ashita-ma Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity of longevity...
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MikotoThe seven-bamboo shrine, Seven-Temple Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Gunma Prefecture dedicated to the...
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RyujinTonosawa Shrine, located in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god Ryujin...
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Inari OkamiThe Toyokawa Inari Shrine, located in Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship...
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Aiō-no-MikotoAi-odon Shrine, located in the scenic Nikko region of Gunma Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site ded...
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InariSuuga Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Suuga, Gunma Prefecture. The shrine is dedicat...
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nullTamba-no-Miya Shrine, located in the Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Tamba no Miya...
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HachimanLocated in the town of Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture, Daizuka Hachiman Shrine is a revered Shinto site...
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Inari ŌkamiLocated in the beautiful mountains of Gunma Prefecture, the Kōgane-jinsha Shrine is a serene Shinto...
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Hiko-no-KamiAkakawa Shrine, located in the Nagano prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Akakawa no Okami,...
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RaijinThe Kinzan Kōgen Shrine in Gunma Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of thunder, Raij...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoKumano Shrine in Gunma is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of the Kumano region's sacred pow...
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ToshiozakikamiToshiozakikami Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the sea and fishermen in Ōtaki, Gun...
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InariLocated in the city of Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture, Tomi no Yasaka Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, Eight Saints Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated...
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AmenomushiLocated in the Ogasawara Islands, located approximately 340 kilometers south of Tokyo, Nikko's Kinza...
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HachimanLocated in the prefecture of Gunma, Eight Horses Temple (Hachimantai) Shrine is a prominent Shinto t...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Nikko, Gunma Prefecture, Nagaoka Hachiman Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto...
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