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.
30,440 shrines found
Tokyo
Ōsawa no OkamiLocated in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, Ōsawa-jinja Shrine is one of the city's oldest shrines, dating back...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Tokyo's Setagaya Ward, Kuga-harai Nishi-Hachiman Shrine is a historic Shinto...
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En no GyōjaLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Dayo Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity En no Gyōja, th...
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Chiba
Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the town of Odawara, in the Chiba Prefecture, the Great Rice Shrine is a well-known Shint...
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Tokyo
HachimanLocated in the heart of Setagaya, Tokyo, Rock戸 Hachiman Shrine is a serene Shinto oasis that has be...
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Tokyo
Inari OkamiThe Tenshou Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo's Setagaya Ward, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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Chiba
HachimanLocated in the scenic city of Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, Sanegawa Hachimangu Shrine is a revered S...
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Tokyo
Fukutomi no OkamiDechigahara Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo, is dedicated to the kami of fertility and prosper...
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Tokyo
Toyotama-himeLocated in the heart of Musashino City, Tokyo, Sugawara Toyokawa Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine ded...
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Tokyo
Sugawara no MichizaneThe Tenmangu Shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to the god of learning and literature, Sugawara no Michiza...
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Chiba
Roots of the sea, Root Coast Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto kami of the ocean and fishing. Locate...
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Chiba
HachimanLocated in the scenic town of Sakura in Chiba Prefecture, Sakura Hachiman Shrine is a historic Shint...
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Tokyo
InariThe Godai Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo's Minato Ward, is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Tokyo
Fujin (Wind God) / Raijin (Thunder God)Located in the heart of Tokyo, Ōryū-ji Shrine is one of the city's oldest and most historic Shinto s...
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Tokyo
HachimanLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Kugaharai Higashi-machi Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated...
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Chiba
InariLocated in the town of Katsuura, Chiba Prefecture,草分稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari...
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Chiba
TsukiyomiLocated in the picturesque town of Omitomo, Clear Water Shrine is a sacred Shinto site that honors t...
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Tokyo
Katsu- no-KamiLocated in the heart of Tokyo's Shibuya Ward, North Garden Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Tokyo
AmaterasuLocated in the heart of Tokyo, the sixth heaven Shinto shrine is a lesser-known yet fascinating dest...
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Tokyo
Sekigahara no OkamiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Asamaya Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of the forest...
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Chiba
ŌgumaLocated in the city of Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, Ōgawa-shrines are a series of shrines dedicated to...
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Tokyo
SueshigeLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Hirayama Sueshige Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Sue...
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Chiba
Inari OkamiLocated in the mountains of Chiba Prefecture, 多武峡内藤神社 is a rural Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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InariNew Shine Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo, is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto god of rice...
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