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
Asahi Benzaiten
Chiba
BenzaitenAsahi Benzaiten, located in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the godde...
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Asahi Inari Shrine
Chiba
Inari OkamiAsahi Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Ogishi, Chiba Prefecture, and is one of...
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Atago Shrine
Chiba
Hachiman OkamiLocated in the city of Chuo, Chiba Prefecture, Atago Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Hachiman...
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Awa-jinja
Chiba
Inari OkamiAwa-jinja Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Inari Okami....
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Awashima Shrine
Chiba
Awashima Shrine, located in the city of Kashima in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Azuma Inari Daimyojin
Chiba
InariLocated in the scenic town of Wako, Chiba Prefecture, Azuma Inari Daimyojin Shrine is a revered Shin...
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Basho Inari Shrine
Chiba
Basho Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Awa, Chiba Prefecture. The shrine is de...
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Benten Shrine
Chiba
BenzaitenBenten Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Chuo Ward of Chiba City, dedicated to Benzaiten, a k...
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Benten Shrine
Chiba
BenzaitenBenten Shrine, located in the town of Tateyama in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Chanoki Inari
Chiba
Inari OkamiChanoki Inari, located in the Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of rice and...
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Chanoki Jinja
Chiba
RyujinChanoki Jinja Shrine, located in the town of Sanchi in Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto...
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Daikoku Inari Daimyojin
Chiba
InariDaikoku Inari Daimyojin Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the town of Katori, Chiba Prefecture. D...
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Daikyo Shrine
Chiba
Emperor JimmuDaikyo Shrine, located in the city of Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to E...
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Ebisu Shrine
Chiba
EbisuEbisu Shrine, located in the city of Ichihara in Chiba Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous Shi...
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Eikyu Inari-jinja Shrine
Chiba
Inari OkamiEikyu Inari-jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the heart of Nihonmatsu City, Chiba Prefectur...
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Ejima Sugiyama Shrine
Chiba
Sugiyama Hoshigiri no OkamiEjima Sugiyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on the island of Ejima in Chiba Prefecture, Japan....
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Fukagawa Inari Shrine
Chiba
Inari OkamiFukagawa Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Fukagawa district of Chiba, Japan. Dedicated...
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Fukagawa Shimmei Shrine
Chiba
ShimmeiFukagawa Shimmei Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the town of Tsunashima, Chiba Prefecture. Dedi...
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Fukutoku Shinto Shrine
Chiba
Fukutoku OkamiLocated in the city of Chisoda, Chiba Prefecture, Fukutoku Shinto Shrine is a revered Shinto shrine...
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Funabashi Daijingu Shrine
Chiba
RyujinLocated in the port city of Chiba, Funabashi Daijingu Shrine honors the kami of the sea and navigati...
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Chiba
Inari OkamiLocated in the scenic town of Funada, Chiba Prefecture, Funadama Shrine is a historic Shinto site de...
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Furumine-jinja Shrine
Chiba
HōjūreiFurumine-jinja Shrine, located in the scenic town of Kamakura, Chiba Prefecture, is a historic Shint...
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Fushimi Inari Daimyojin Shrine
Chiba
InariLocated in Fuchu, Chiba Prefecture, the Fushimi Inari Daimyojin Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated...
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Fushimi Sambo Inari-jinja Shrine
Chiba
Inari OkamiFushimi Sambo Inari-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Fushimi, Chiba Prefecture, dedicated...
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