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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Tokyo
Inari永福稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Tokyo, dedicated to the worship of Inari Oka...
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Enmei多田神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Tokyo, dedicated to the kami Enmei. The shrine's...
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Ō no YasumaroTailizaki Kūno-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the Setagaya ward of Tokyo, known for its unique...
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Fudo MyojoFudumonji Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo, is dedicated to Fudo Myojo, a powerful Shinto deity...
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Located in the heart of the Chofu district in Tokyo, the Tama River Water God Shrine (Tama-no-kami-j...
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Toshigami-no-kami, EbisuThis shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to the god of sake and rice, Toshigami-no-kami, as well as the god...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Edogawa, Tokyo, Shibasaki Inari Shrine is one of the oldest and most revered...
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Two-Mirai Shrine, located in the heart of Setagaya, Tokyo, is a sacred Shinto site dedicated to the...
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Inari OkamiTenjinsenmatsu Inari Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo, is a renowned Shinto site dedicated to t...
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InariLocated in the heart of Setagaya, Shitennō-ji Temple is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in J...
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SusanooLocated in Setagaya, Tokyo, Sugawamano-Shrines is a tranquil Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of...
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PatunaPatuna Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami (deity) Patun...
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ŌkuninushiSpring Day Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the worship...
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Inari OkamiThe Godaijin Shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to the kami of wisdom and knowledge, often associated with...
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FujinLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Five-Story Temple Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the ka...
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ŌkuninushiLocated in the heart of Chiyoda, Tokyo's central ward, Shinmei-ya Shrine is a prominent Shinto site...
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InariSixtoku Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo, is a sacred Shinto site dedicated to the kami of agri...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Mitaka, Tokyo, Eight Bridges Shrine (Hachisakimori Jinja) is a Shinto shrine...
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Saitama
RyujinLocated in the town of Katsuta, Saitama Prefecture, Hikokawa Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god o...
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Inazuma-himeNorth Field Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the northern part of Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefe...
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Genshin OkamiLocated in Saitama Prefecture, Genshin Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of rice and a...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the town of Sakado, Saitama Prefecture, Mount Yoshida Inari Shrine is dedicated to Inari...
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Andakure no KamiAndakure no Kami Shrine, located in the town of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine d...
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The Katori Shrine in Saitama Prefecture is dedicated to the deity Susanoo, a powerful kami known as...
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