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
Nagasaki
Located in the heart of Nagasaki, 十六天神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sixteenth of the th...
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Nagasaki
TenjinTenman Shrine, located in Nagasaki Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous and revered Shinto shri...
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Nagasaki
SakagamiLocated in Nagasaki Prefecture, Higashi-Shiga Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice...
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Nagasaki
OtohimeImamigaya Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto deity of the sea, Otohime, and its connection to the myth...
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Nagasaki
Suwa no OkamiThe Fuyūdō Taishōgami Shrine in Nagasaki is dedicated to the Shinto deity Suwa no Okami, who is reve...
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Saitama
Inari OkamiInari Okami Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki, but there is another Inari that is actuall...
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Saitama
Hakubin Hime no OkamiLocated in the prefecture of Saitama, the Shrine of Hakubin Hime no Okami is dedicated to the Shinto...
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Saitama
Located in the heart of Saitama, this Shinto shrine is a popular destination for locals and visitors...
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Saitama
Kumano no OkamiKumano Shrine in Saitama, Japan is dedicated to the Shinto god of fertility and prosperity, Kumano n...
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Saitama
Senno-jojuroku-gamiValley of the Divine Ancient Sage Shrine, located in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, is dedicated t...
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Saitama
Tsukuda Shrine, located in the heart of TsukUDA Park, is a sacred Shinto site dedicated to the kami...
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Saitama
Aso no Okami-samaLocated in the heart of Hitachi Seaside City, Aso Shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines, dedicated...
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Saitama
Inari Okami日枝神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Saitama, founded in 767 CE during the Nara period...
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Saitama
TametmaroThe above-high-mountain Glacial River Shrine, located in the scenic town of Hatogasaki, Saitama Pref...
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Saitama
InariLocated in Saitama Prefecture, Nishitamagawa Shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of...
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Saitama
Located in Saitama, Bensui-teien-sha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of water and prosperit...
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Saitama
nullKunozan Toshogu Shrine, located in the city of Kiryuu, Gunma Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famo...
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Saitama
Ninenzaka no OkamiLocated in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, Kumano Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deities of the Kum...
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Saitama
SusanooLocated in the heart of Saitama, 三峯秋葉両社 Shrine honors the kami of abundance and good fortune....
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Saitama
InariInari Okami Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is one of the most famous Shinto shrines dedicate...
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羽村市, 東京都
Susanoo-no-MikotoGold Sword Shrine is dedicated to the god Susanoo-no-Mikoto, who wielded a sword said to be able to...
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Saitama
InariTora-Kashi-hara Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture. Ded...
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Saitama
Kamado no OkamiAutumn Leaves Festival, or 'Koyo Matsuri', is a popular event at Akibayashi Shrine in autumn, as the...
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