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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Chiba
Inari ŌkamiAddo River Shrine, located in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of th...
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Tenjinlocated in Chiba Prefecture, 磯村八幡神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of good fortune an...
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Tsukuda no OkamiTsukuda Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tsudzuka, Chiba Prefecture, which was once a major port...
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Godai Shinto Shrine, located in the city of Chiba, is dedicated to the kami of learning and knowledg...
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Ō-no-mikoto厳島神社 is a Shinto shrine located on the island of Izu Ōshima in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Dedicate...
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SusanooThis Shinto shrine, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu and the rice god Susanoo, is located in t...
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nullRakuchou-ji Shrine, located in the town of Katsuta, Chiba Prefecture, is one of the oldest Shinto sh...
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Toyosu OkamiToyosu Shrine, located in the southern part of Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Chigasaki, Chiba Prefecture, Eight Horses Temple Shrine is a Shinto shrine de...
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Inari Okami古峡神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the scenic town of Kamakura, Chiba Prefecture. The shrine's n...
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In the heart of Chiba Prefecture lies the Jinchu Shrine, dedicated to the kami of thunder and lightn...
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HoteiThe Japanese monkey temple, Jofuku-ji is a Shinto shrine in Chiba Prefecture dedicated to the kami H...
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The Ōyama Takemikazuchi Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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Tamazuma-gamiLocated in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, Takamatsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity...
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Musashi-no-kamiOuta Sanzan Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the Three Sacred Moun...
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Inari OkamiChiba Shrine, located in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami,...
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Fuchi no KamiIntō Fuchi no Kami Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the god of ri...
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Ichiharayama-hikoLocated in the scenic town of Katsuragi, Chiba Prefecture, 検見川神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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AmaterasuDayo Shrine, located in the city of Tateishi, Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amat...
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InariNew Town Shrine, dedicated to the deity of merchants and commerce, is a historic Shinto shrine in Ch...
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Ryujin, Susanoo-no-Mikoto厳島神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Eniwa, Chiba Prefecture, and is one of the largest shrines de...
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Tsukiyomi-no-kamiLocated in the city of Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, the Shirakawa-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the god...
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FujinGoodness Temple, located in the city of Katsuta, Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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OkuninushiAnraku-ji Temple, located in the city of Sakuragahara in Chiba Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shri...
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