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
Hiroe-jinja Shrine
Chiba
Tsukuyomi no OkamiHiroe-jinja Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the sea...
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Hiroo Shitenkaku
Chiba
FujinLocated in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, Hiroo Shitenkaku Shrine is a serene oasis that honors the...
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Hiroo Shrine
Chiba
AtsugokiLocated in the heart of Tokyo's western suburbs, Hiroo Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the go...
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Hodo Inari Shrine
Chiba
Inari OkamiLocated in the coastal town of Kamakura, Hodo Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity...
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Hoju Inari Jinja
Chiba
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, Hoju Inari Jinja Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to the...
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Ichigaya-Kamegaoka-Hachiman-gū
Chiba
HachimanLocated in the heart of Ichigaya, a historic district in Chiba Prefecture, Ichigaya-Kamegaoka-Hachim...
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Icho-oka Hachiman Shrine
Chiba
HachimanIcho-oka Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the town of Wada, Chiba Prefecture, dedicated...
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Inari Kio Shrine
Chiba
Inari OkamiInari Kio Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to th...
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Inari Shrine
Chiba
InariInari Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is one of the most famous and revered Shinto shrines dedi...
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Irugi Jinja
Chiba
Tamayama no OkamiLocated in the town of Kinugasa in Chiba Prefecture, Irugi Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Ishigami Shrine
Chiba
OkamiLocated in the coastal town of Sakurako, Chiba Prefecture, Ishigami Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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Ishizuka Inari Shrine
Chiba
InariIshizuka Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Sōsa, Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to...
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Itsukushima-jinja Shrine
Chiba
AmaterasuItsukushima-jinja Shrine, located on the island of Naoshima in Seto Inland Sea, is one of Japan's mo...
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Itsukushima-jinja Shrine
Chiba
Itsuki-no-kamiItsukushima-jinja Shrine, located on the island of Miura in Chiba Prefecture, is one of Japan's most...
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Izumo Taisha Shrine Tokyo Branch
Chiba
OinagisanIzumo Taisha Shrine's Tokyo Branch is a Shinto shrine located in Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the...
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Jinmei Shrine
Chiba
InariLocated in the city of Sakurako, Chiba Prefecture, Jinmei Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicat...
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Jodenmyohoinari Shrine
Chiba
InariJodenmyohoinari Shrine, located in the town of Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedic...
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Juban Inari Shrine
Chiba
Inari ŌkamiJuban Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Chiba, dedicated to the worship of Inar...
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Kabuki Inari Shrine
Chiba
Inari OkamiKabuki Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Tokyo's Asakusa district, but actuall...
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Kabukichō Benzaiten
Chiba
Located in the heart of Kabukichō, a historic entertainment district in Chiba Prefecture, Kabukichō...
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Kabuto Shrine
Chiba
nullKabuto Shrine, located in the town of Tsukuda in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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Kakugo Inari Shrine
Chiba
Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Chōda, Chiba Prefecture, Kakugo Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Kamome-Inari Shrine
Chiba
InariKamome-Inari Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the patron kami of...
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Kanayama Shrine
Chiba
Kane no KamiKanayama Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Kane no...
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