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.
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Saitama
HachimanLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, the Eight-Horned Shrine (Hachimantai) is a Shinto shrine...
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InariLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, the Tsukino-mae Shrine is a serene Shinto oasis dedicate...
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AmaterasuLove Shrine, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, is a historic Shinto shrine located in the hear...
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BenzoBenzo 八幡神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Sakura, Saitama Prefecture. Dedicated to th...
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FūjinLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture,八幡社 is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the wind g...
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Kokuryu-kamiKodama-no-miya Shrine, located in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedi...
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Fudo Myo-oThe Oike-daiju-tsumi Shrine in Saitama Prefecture is dedicated to Fudo Myo-o, a powerful Shinto deit...
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InariLocated in the city of Kamo, Tokyo, Yokota-taisha Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of rice and...
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Saitama
SōjinLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, Dōbatsu-jinsha Shrine is a historic Shinto site dedicate...
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InariLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, HitachiŌdani Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Shinyoshi ShinmeiLocated in the town of Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture, Village Town Shinyoshin Shrine is a revered Sh...
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Shishio-OkamiIshidashi-jinja Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto kami of rice and f...
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RaijinLocated in the heart of Saitama, Veledtenjinsha is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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InariLocated in the heart of Saitama City, Enryu-ya Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan,...
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Tsukiyomi-no-KamiLocated in the heart of Saitama, Eight Clouds Shrine is a serene Shinto oasis that offers a glimpse...
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Inari OkamiInari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, but nearby shrin...
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stoneLocated in the heart of Japan's rural landscape, Ishida Jinja Shrine is a serene and tranquil oasis...
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Kami no kamiAkio-ba Shrine, located in the heart of Akio Park in Saitama City, is a revered Shinto site dedicate...
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Nokogiri-kamiNokogiri Shrine, located in the northeastern part of Saitama Prefecture, is dedicated to Nokogiri-ka...
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Futami no OkamiLocated in the city of Hirakata, Saitama Prefecture, 形体神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the ka...
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InariTsukumo Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines dedicate...
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ŌyashiroLocated in the heart of Iwatsuki, Saitama Prefecture, Ōyashiro-san is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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Asahi no MakotoTokyo's western suburbs are home to Asahi no Makoto Shrine, dedicated to Asahi no Makoto kami. Found...
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HachimanThe Hoshoden Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rain...
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