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
Okinoshima Ugamyojin
Chiba
Ugami-no-KamiLocated in Chiba Prefecture, Okinoshima Ugamyojin Shrine is one of the most sacred Shinto sites on t...
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Oman Inari-jinja Shrine
Chiba
Inari OkamiOman Inari-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Eniwa, Chiba Prefecture, and is fa...
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Ota Hime Inari Jinja
Chiba
Located in the town of Tsukudo, Chiba Prefecture, the Ota Hime Inari Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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Owase-jinja Shrine
Chiba
Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, Owase-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Rokugo Shrine
Chiba
SusanooRokugo Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Kamakura period-style village of Rokugou, Chiba Pref...
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Ryumitsu Fudosan
Chiba
RyujinRyumitsu Fudosan is a Shinto shrine located in Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the deity of water and...
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Saiwai Inari-jinja Shrine
Chiba
Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, Saiwai Inari-jinja Shrine is a renowned Shinto sh...
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Sakurada-jinja Shrine
Chiba
Located in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, Sakurada-jinja Shrine is a serene oasis dedicated to the r...
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Samugawa jinja Shrine
Chiba
HoteiSamugawa-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture. The shr...
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Sanko Inari Shrine
Chiba
Inari OkamiSanko Inari Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of rice a...
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Sarugaku Shrine
Chiba
Located in the Tōshōhikari district of Chiba Prefecture, Sarugaku Shrine is dedicated to the legenda...
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Seikou Inari Shrine
Chiba
InariSeikou Inari Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of...
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Sengen Shrine
Chiba
OinaiSengen Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Oinai, a variant of the...
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Sengen-jinja Shrine
Chiba
Hachimanóe no OkamiSengen-jinja Shrine, located in the city of Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to the legendary...
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Shiba Toshogu
Chiba
Located in the heart of Shiba Park, Shiba Toshogu is a prominent Shinto shrine dedicated to Tokugawa...
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Shibadaijingu
Chiba
InariLocated in the town of Shibayama, Chiba Prefecture, Shibadaijingu Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto...
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Shinagawa Shrine
Chiba
InariLocated in the city of Chisato, Chiba Prefecture, Shinagawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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Shinmei Shrine
Chiba
OkamiLocated in the town of Kamakura, Chiba Prefecture, Shinmei Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated...
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Shinmei Shrine
Chiba
Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the town of Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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Shinto Taikyo
Chiba
nullLocated in the heart of Chiba, Shinto Taikyo Shrine is a serene oasis nestled among lush greenery. T...
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Shiomi Ryugusha
Chiba
Located in the coastal town of Shirako, Shiomi Ryugusha Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to...
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Shirahata Shrine
Chiba
HachimanLocated in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, Shirahata Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Suehiro Shrine
Chiba
Located in the town of Katsuta, Chiba Prefecture, Suehiro Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Suginomori-jinja
Chiba
Amaterasu OmikamiSuginomori-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the scenic Suginomori Park in Chiba Prefecture...
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