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
Suka-jinja Shrine
Saitama
Suka-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Sakura, Saitama Prefecture, and is dedic...
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Sumemimano-mikotosha
Saitama
Nakatomo no OsomiLocated in the city of Saitama, Sumemimano-mikotosha Shrine is a lesser-known Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Sumiyoshi Shrine
Saitama
Located in the heart of Japan, Sumiyoshi Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in the country,...
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Sunakubo Inari-Shrine
Saitama
Inari OkamiLocated in the scenic town of Hikiyama, Saitama Prefecture, Sunakubo Inari-Shrine is a sacred site h...
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Suwa Shrine
Saitama
Suwa-no-kamiSuwa Shrine, located in the city of Tokorozawa in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Suwa Shrine
Saitama
ŌkuninushiSuwa Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the same nam...
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Suzuki Inari Jinja
Saitama
InariSuzuki Inari Jinja, located in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Tajimano Shinmei Shrine
Saitama
Tajimano ShinmeiTajimano Shinmei Shrine, located in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Tanashi Shrine
Saitama
Inari OkamiLocated in the town of Tanashi, Saitama Prefecture, Tanashi Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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Ten Shrine
Saitama
AmaterasuLocated in the heart of Saitama, Ten Shrine is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines, dating back to...
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Tenso Shrine
Saitama
Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Saitama, Tenso Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated to the deity Sus...
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Tokihakakihasha
Saitama
HachimanTokihakakihasha Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is a historic Shinto site dedicated to the go...
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Tokorozawa Shimmei Shrine
Saitama
Tamayura no KamiTokorozawa Shimmei Shrine, located in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, is a revered Shinto shrine de...
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Tokumaru Kitano Shrine
Saitama
TokumaruTokumaru Kitano Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, dedicated to t...
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Toshosha
Saitama
Toshizuka-no-OkamiToshosha Shrine, located in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, is a beautiful example of traditional J...
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Toyokawa Inari Shrine
Saitama
Inari OkamiToyokawa Inari Shrine, located in the town of Miyashima, is one of Japan's many Inari shrines dedica...
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Tsuki Jinja Shrine
Saitama
TsukiLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, Tsuki Jinja Shrine is a tranquil Shinto sanctuary dedica...
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Ubusuna-jinja
Saitama
nullUbusuna-jinja Shrine, located in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami of the ea...
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Ubuyasusha
Saitama
Ubuyasusha Shrine, located in the town of Higashimatsuda in Saitama Prefecture, is a lesser-known Sh...
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Uchiya hikawa jinja shrine
Saitama
nullUchiya Hikawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Minami-Sosa, Saitama Prefecture. The...
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Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine
Saitama
HachimanLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine is one of Japan's most famous S...
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Washinomiya Shrine
Saitama
Amaterasu OmikamiLocated in the heart of Sakura, Saitama, Washinomiya Shrine is one of Japan's most revered Shinto sh...
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Yahashirasha
Saitama
TenjinYahashirasha Shrine in Saitama Prefecture is dedicated to the deity of good luck and prosperity, wit...
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Yakumo Jinja
Saitama
Located in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, Yakumo Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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