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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Kinro-SaijinLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Kinro-Saijin Shrine is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the worsh...
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Located in the heart of Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, Shinmei Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated t...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Kōnodai Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of wa...
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Hachiman打越八幡社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Tokyo, dedicated to the worship of the god Hac...
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Amaterasuö-no-mikotoNorth Garden Shrine, dedicated to the deity of nature and agriculture, is a serene oasis in the hear...
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AmaterasuYamemichi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Tokyo, dedicated to the deity of mountai...
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Located in the heart of Tokyo, Sagamihara Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Amaterasu O...
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TenjinTsurukahori Tenjin Shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to the god of learning, literature, and education, a...
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Nakatomi no OkuninushiAutumn Leaves Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of aut...
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Hachiman TakemikageLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Hachiman Sakashita Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of war and s...
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ŌdaijinLocated in the heart of Tokyo, 御嶽神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of mountain...
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Jishu no kamiThe Shrine of Seven-faced Great God is a Shinto temple located in the heart of Tokyo, dedicated to t...
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OkamiDayo-yama-oki Shrine, located in Tokyo's Setagaya ward, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of...
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nullThe Twelve Shrines of Nikko, a UNESCO World Heritage site, includes the Twelve Shinto shrines locate...
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Inari OkamiWooden structures and vermilion gates adorn the forested grounds of Woodstock Shrine, a tranquil ret...
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Hakone no Ōji (Hakone's Great God) nullLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Shitennō-ji Temple's predecessor, Hakone Shrine, is dedicated to the...
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Fudo MyoLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Eight Hills Shrine is a serene Shinto oasis nestled among the bustlin...
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Wakamiya Enma Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Setagaya, Tokyo. Dedicated to the kami of good fo...
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TametoraSubnojinja Shrine, located in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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Fujiwara no MichinagaLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Five Middle-Five Content Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Fuji-sanLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Mt. Yama Shrine is a sacred Shinto site dedicated to the kami of Moun...
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Inari OkamiThe Inari Okappi Shrine in Tokyo is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines, dedicated to the god...
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RyujinLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Misaki Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the gods of the s...
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Ina no KamiInokashira Shrine, located in the heart of Inokashira Park in Tokyo, is a serene Shinto oasis that h...
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