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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Osaka
EnmeiIwani no Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Osaka, dedicated to the worship of the kam...
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Akakusa-himeAkakusa-hime no Mikoto Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to...
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Osaka
Ōtsunemichi-no-kamiUga-jinja, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Ōtsunemichi-no-kam...
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Osaka
Shinokuni no KamiLocated in the city of Osaka, the Shinokuni Matsusaka Shrine is a historic Shinto site dedicated to...
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Amaterasu住吉神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. As one of Japa...
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Osaka
Tsukuyomi-no-kamiTsunoku Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Tsukuyomi-no-...
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Osaka
Located in the heart of Osaka, Handō-in Shrine is a tranquil oasis that pays homage to the Shinto tr...
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Osaka
Royal ancestor deity shrine located in the heart of Osaka, dedicated to Emperor Sujin and Empress Su...
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Tokyo
Amaterasu ŌmikamiWhite Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Tokyo, dedicated to the sun goddess Amateras...
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Tokyo
RyūjinLocated in the heart of Tokyo, 御霊明神 Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the protection...
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Tokyo
RyujinLocated on the shores of Tokyo Bay, Float Island Shrine is a lesser-known Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Tokyo
InariLocated in the heart of Tokyo, below town Inari Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of ri...
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Tokyo
InariBerū no Miyashiro Inari Jinja, a historic Shinto shrine in the heart of Tokyo's Adachi Ward, is one...
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Tokyo
Nintoku, HimikoLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Shinmei Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, dedicate...
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Tokyo
Kanezuka no Kami小祠 (Oyasato Shrine) is a small Shinto shrine located in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. This humble shr...
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Tokyo
Inazuma OkamiInasa Shrine, located in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inazuma Okami, the go...
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Chiba
Enmei OkamiLocated in the heart of Kitakatsura Village, Fujisaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Enmei O...
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Tokyo
Sugawara no MichizaneLocated in the heart of Tokyo, the Daikaku-ten Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the god...
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Tokyo
InariElm Shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari Okami, who is revered as the patron of ri...
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Tokyo
Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, a powerful storm god an...
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InariLong-term Grain Shrine, dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto god of rice, fertility, and prosperity....
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Chiba
Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Chiba, Eight Hills Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most revered Shinto sh...
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Chiba
Narita-sanNarita-san, the primary kami enshrined at Katsuragahara Shrine, is a powerful and benevolent deity w...
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Chiba
IndusIndus Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of agriculture an...
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