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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Saitama
Hōjin OkamiLocated in the city of Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, 鷲神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god o...
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EnmeiKu-Izu Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the hills of Ku-Izu, a scenic area famous for its hot sp...
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SusanooLocated in the city of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Eight Horses Temple Shrine is a historic Shin...
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Saitama
Susanoo愛宛神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, dedicated to the god Susanoo...
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Agetuma OkamiAyetaka Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of prosperity...
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Tsukuyomi氷川神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kodaira, Saitama Prefecture, and is dedicated to...
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Utsunomiya-OkamiLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, Kumono-senpai Utsunomiya-jinja is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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SusanooLocated in the heart of Saitama, Spring Palace Shrine (Springidayjinsha) is one of Japan's oldest sh...
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Inari Ō no KamiLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, Kunitomi-dera Land Gate Shrine is a historic Shinto shri...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Saitama, 諏訪八幡神社 is a renowned Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of I...
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InariLocated in the heart of Tokorozawa, this Shinto shrine is one of Japan's most famous and revered sit...
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FujinLocated in the heart of Saitama, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is one of Japan's most famous and revered Sh...
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HachimanThe Hie Shrine in Saitama Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of war and fertility, H...
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Mikado no OkamiLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, small but scenic Odawara Shrine is dedicated to the Shin...
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ŌsawaThe Ōsawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Saitama, dedicated to the kami of Ōsawa, a legendary...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, the Susa Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity, Susano...
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Located in the heart of Tokyo, Senso-ji Temple is one of Japan's most famous and revered Buddhist sh...
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Tsukiyomi-no-kamiThis Shinto shrine, dedicated to the deity Tsukiyomi-no-kami, is located in Saitama Prefecture and i...
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Suwa no OkamiAkatsuka Suwa Shrine, located in the city of Sakado, Saitama Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest sh...
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Amanumahachiman shrine
Saitama
Hachiman OkamiAmanumahachiman Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of wa...
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Azusawa Shrine
Saitama
Located in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, Azusawa Shrine is a serene Shinto temple dedicated to th...
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Bijo Shrine
Saitama
nullBijo Shrine, located in the heart of Iwatsuki City, Saitama Prefecture, is a serene and historic Shi...
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Byakko Inari Shrine
Saitama
Inari OkamiByakko Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Saitama Prefecture, dedicated to the primary deity...
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Ekoda Sengen Shrine
Saitama
SengenEkoda Sengen Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo's Musashino Park, is a serene Shinto sanctuary de...
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