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
Karasumori Shrine
Chiba
EnmeiLocated in the town of Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Karasumori Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to t...
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Kasama Inari-jinja Shrine
Chiba
InariLocated in the town of Kasama, Chiba Prefecture, Kasama Inari-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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Kasuga Shrine
Chiba
Amaterasu OmikamiKasuga Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the god of fertili...
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Kawaguchi-jinja Shrine
Chiba
Tsukiyomi-no-KamiKawaguchi-jinja Shrine, located in the town of Sakurako, Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to Tsukiyomi...
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Kawasaki Inari Shrine
Chiba
Inari OkamiKawasaki Inari Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the goddess of rice, Inari Okami, located in K...
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Kenkon-Inari
Chiba
Inari OkamiKenkon-Inari Shrine in Chiba Prefecture is a Shinto temple dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of ric...
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Kitahama Sansha Inari
Chiba
Inari OkamiLocated in the coastal town of Kitahama, Chiba Prefecture, the North Beach Three Society Inari Shrin...
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Kitano Shrine
Chiba
Kitano Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines, with a history...
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Kitano Shrine
Chiba
Susanoo no MikotoLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Kitano Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the worship of Emperor...
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KITAYA shrine
Chiba
Inari OkamiKITAYA shrine, located in the northern valley of Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine that enshrines...
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Koami Shrine
Chiba
Inari OkamiKoami Shrine, located in the town of Ichikawa in Chiba Prefecture, is a small Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Kobu Inari Shrine
Chiba
InariKobu Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and prosperity, located in Chiba P...
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Koinari Shrine
Chiba
InariKoinari Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of prosperity a...
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Kompira Shrine
Chiba
HachimanKompira Shrine, located in the town of Tōgane in Chiba Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous Shi...
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Konnomaru Mieido
Chiba
nullLocated in the picturesque town of Kamakura, Konnomaru Mieido Shrine is a lesser-known Shinto site t...
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Konnou Hachimangu Shrine
Chiba
HachimanKonnou Hachimangu Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of wa...
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Konoha Inari Shrine
Chiba
InariLocated in the town of Matsudai, Chiba Prefecture, Konoha Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Konpira Shrine
Chiba
Located in the historic city of Chibasako, Konpira Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrin...
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Kotohira Shrine
Chiba
Inari OkamiKotohira Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest and most revered Shinto shrin...
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Kotohira-gū Shrine
Chiba
Omonagi-no-KamiLocated in the city of Mie, Kotohira-gū Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines, attract...
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Kotohiragu Shrine
Chiba
KotohiraguLocated in the Chiba Prefecture, Kotohiragu Shrine is a Shinto site dedicated to the god of agricult...
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Koyasu-jinja Shrine
Chiba
Located in the scenic town of Inzai, Chiba Prefecture, Koyasu-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the deifi...
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Kumagaya Inari Shrine
Chiba
Inari OkamiKumagaya Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kumagaya, Chiba Prefecture. The shrine is famous...
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Kumano Shrine
Chiba
Susanoo-no-mikotoLocated in Chiba Prefecture, Kumano Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines dedicated to...
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