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
Saitama
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, 上谷ケ貫の稲荷社 (Katsuta Keinu no Inari) Shrine is a hi...
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Hachiman OkamiLocated in the heart of the Nikko National Park, 御嶽神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Hachiman O...
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Located in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, the Eight Branch Shrine is a tranquil Shinto site dedica...
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Saitama
Inari Okami稲荷諏訪合神社, located in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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OkuninushiLocated in the heart of Saitama, Kagomibe Shrine is a sacred Shinto site dedicated to the worship of...
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Fujin, RaijinLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, 南方神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of...
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AmaterasuAi Date Shrine, located in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shr...
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Located in the heart of the Izu Mountains,吉野神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Okuninushi-no-kam...
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TenjinAutumn Leaves Shrine, located in the heart of Japan's vibrant countryside, is a Shinto temple dedica...
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Hokuto no OkamiGodaiwa Shrine, located in the heart of Kawagoe city in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedic...
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Saitama
Susanoo-no-Mikoto八幡神社, located in Saitama Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines. Dedicated to...
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RaijinTenshinsan Shūrai-jin is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, and...
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HachimanWhite Mountain Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the...
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Saitama
Located in the heart of Saitama, 湯殿神社 (Yudono Shrine) is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedicated to...
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青梅市, 東京都
Ozumo no KamiLocated in the heart of Tokyo's western suburbs, 杣保葛神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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青梅市, 東京都
Kasanodori-jinja Shrine in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of the fore...
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Saitama
Located in the heart of Saitama City, Daikannon Inari Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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InariLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, 堀崎稲荷社 is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari...
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KiyohideBlack Beach Kiyohide Shrine in Kamakura, Saitama is a minor Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of th...
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Hikoboshi鷲宮神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Katsuta, Saitama Prefecture. The shrine is dedica...
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Tsukuyomi-no-kamiLocated in the city of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Higashi-Kawauchi Shrine is a Shinto shrine de...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, Ōishima Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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HasederaLocated in the heart of Satama City, lower Naka-Kawada District, Hasedera Shrine is a Shinto temple...
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RaijinLocated in the heart of Saitama,八雲神社 is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to Raijin, the god of l...
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