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
Inazuma no OkamiLocated in the heart of Saitama, Mokuno no Ima no Inashiro-gu is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Tokorozawa, Saigetsu Hachiman Shrine is one of Japan's most famous and histo...
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The Daito Iwamiyoko Shrine in Saitama is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the river and ice,...
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Inari OkamiKiyoe Inari Shrine in Saitama Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of ri...
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Ō Tori no KamiThe Ō Tori-sha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice, fertility, and prosperity in Saitama...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Saitama, 宝樹稲荷社 Shrine honors Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, fer...
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Tamayama no OkamiLocated in the heart of Saitama city, Middle Mountain Shrine is a revered Shinto site that honors th...
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Inuzuka Okami-gamiInusaka Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is dedicated to Inuzuka Okami-gami, a Shinto deity as...
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Saitama
Izumo OkappanLocated in the heart of Saitama, Joge-kezaki Kiyotori Izumo Taisha is a revered Shinto shrine dedica...
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UwajinahimeLocated in the Saitama Prefecture, Tempe Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Uwajinahime...
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InariThe Hie Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ota, Saitama Prefecture, dedicated to the kami Inari Ok...
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Hachiman OkamiDayo Shrine, located in Hitachi Seimei, is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan's Saitama Prefe...
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Amaterasu Omikami愛宕神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Saitama, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu...
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Ishi no KamiLocated in the town of Kawajima, Saitama Prefecture, Ishi Edo Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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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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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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