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 OkamiTsukuda Namiyoke Inari Daimyōjin & Osaki Inari Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Chiso...
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Tsukudo Jinja
Chiba
TsuchikamiTsukudo Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Katsuta, Chiba Prefecture. The shrine is fa...
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Tsukudo Shrine
Chiba
TsukudoTsukudo Shrine, located in the town of Nishihara, Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Chiba
BenzaitenLocated in the city of Chisudo, Chiba Prefecture, Tsunokami Benzaiten Shrine is dedicated to Benzait...
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University Shrine
Chiba
Okuninushi-no-KamiLocated in the heart of Saku, a district within Chiba Prefecture, the University Shrine is a tranqui...
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Uogashi Sui-jinja Shrine
Chiba
Uogashi Sui-jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the town of Toge, Chiba Prefecture. Dedicated...
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Wakamiya Hachiman-gū
Chiba
HachimanLocated in the heart of Odawara, Wakamiya Hachiman-gū is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines,...
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Yagoemon-Inari Shrine
Chiba
InariYagoemon-Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Yako, Chiba Prefecture. The shrine i...
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Yaku-Jinja Shrine
Chiba
Yaku-Jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the Chiba prefecture, dedicated to the kami of wealt...
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Yakumo-jinja Shrine
Chiba
YakumoYakumo-jinja Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami Yakumo, a water spirit re...
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Yakumo-jinja Shrine
Chiba
YakumoLocated in the town of Katsuta, Chiba Prefecture, Yakumo-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the god of thu...
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Yakyu Inari Shrine
Chiba
InariYakyu Inari Shrine, located in the city of Funabashi in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicat...
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Yanagawa Inari Shrine
Chiba
Inari OkamiYanagawa Inari Shrine, located in the scenic town of Funabashi in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shri...
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Yanagi Shrine
Chiba
Susanoo-no-MikotoYanagi Shrine, located in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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Yanagimori Jinja Shrine
Chiba
nullYanagimori Jinja Shrine, located in the town of Soga, Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Yasaka Shrine
Chiba
Osumi AmatsukamiLocated in the heart of Tokyo's Ueno Park, Yasaka Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of...
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Yasaka Shrine
Chiba
Okami no MikotoYasaka Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo's historic Asakusa district, is one of Japan's oldest a...
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Yatsurugi-jinja shrine
Chiba
SusanowoYatsurugi-jinja shrine is a Shinto temple located in the town of Kazusa, Chiba Prefecture. The shrin...
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