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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One TreeOne Moku Shinsha Shrine, dedicated to One Tree Kami, is a Shinto shrine located in the picturesque t...
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Furusishina Shrine, located in the town of Nikkō in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Ōyamatsumi-no-kamiWhite Mantis Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto deity Ōyamatsumi, is located in the town of Hitachi, Ib...
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Otori-OkamiThe Eightfold Shrine, a Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the god of wisdom and war, Otori-Okami, is nes...
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Hachiman, Futsunomyo, and various regional kamiLocated in the historic city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, nation-hall Shinto shrine Nation-Hall S...
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nullNarita Castle's castle ruins are said to be the remains of Katsuura Castle, which was destroyed duri...
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KamishimoLocated in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, 鹿島神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kam...
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OkamiThe Godaiden Shrine, located in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Oka...
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InariTohime-hime Inari Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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Inari OkamiIndra Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture. It is one of the oldest shrines...
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Ryūjin, SusanooLocated in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, Ryōsenmae Shrine is dedicated to the god of war and fert...
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Inari OkamiLocated in Ibaraki Prefecture, the Jōichiji Inari Taisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of...
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Mikoto OkamiHamamatsu Shrine, located in the coastal town of Kamihama, Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the S...
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Sugawara no MichiieLocated in the city of Nihari, Ibaraki Prefecture, Ōsuganomiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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FujinLocated in the scenic town of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is one of Japan's...
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HachimanOne-no-saka Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to the god o...
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HachimanTsurugaoka Hachiman-gu, located in the town of Tsukubamino, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deit...
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Fūjin and RaijinLocated in the scenic coastal town of Shirako, Ibaraki Prefecture, Fusimi Takasago Shrine is a rever...
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Amaterasu Omikami and Susanoo no MikotoLocated in the town of Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, the Kashima Jingu Shrine is one of Japan's most...
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Kagura-oki-tachibana-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture,吉田神社 (Giyuda Shrine) is a serene Shinto shrine dedica...
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Located in the coastal town of Ibaraki,鹿島神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the same...
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Located in the beautiful Addaiko Park, Addaiko Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of Ad...
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SusanooKasimaya Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto deity Susanoo, is situated in the picturesque town of Kashi...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the prefecture of Ibaraki, 鷲の宮稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Inari O...
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