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
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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HachimanLocated in the Saitama Prefecture, 御嶽社 Shrine is a Shinto site dedicated to the kami of Mount Fuj...
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TakaokamiLocated in Saitama, 鷲神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of fishing and birds. The shrine'...
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青梅市, 東京都
Woodland Shrine in the heart of Tokyo's suburbs, dedicated to Shinto deities associated with nature...
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Saitama
InariMiddle of the rice paddies, located in a tranquil valley surrounded by rolling hills and rice fields...
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Tsukiyomi-no-KamiOne Mountain Shrine, located in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated...
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Bonten no KamiLocated in the heart of Ibaraki, Saitama Prefecture, Bonten Jinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to B...
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InariLocated in the heart of Saitama City, Fukudo Inari Shrine is a prominent Shinto site dedicated to th...
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InariLocated in the heart of Hitachi Seimeido, a historic district in Saitama Prefecture, Katsuragisho Sh...
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Oinagitsuhakamatsuhiko（大川神）氷川神社は埼玉県の重要文化財で、室町時代初期から存在している。氷川神社は三河大神宮の分教区であり、八...
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Daikei-bossō-ji Shrine, also known as Dai-kubo-jinsha, is a Shinto shrine located in Saitama Prefect...
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TakemikazuchiLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, Daisubaru Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity, Takem...
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Futsunoo OkamiNestled in the northern part of Saitama Prefecture, Kita Machi Asa'gasa Shrine is a historic Shinto...
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Susanoo-no-Mikoto須賀神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Saitama city, dedicated to the deity Susanoo-no-...
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InariHigham Inari Shrine, located in the heart of Saitama city, is a small yet significant Shinto shrine...
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Located in the town of Yatoko, Saitama Prefecture, City Island Shrine is dedicated to the deity Inar...
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