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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nullThe Hōden Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the gods of agricul...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Mito City, Iwama-machi Hachimangū Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in the...
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AmaterasuLove Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to the deity Amaterasu, who...
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Tsukushi OkamiLocated in the picturesque town of Fukuda, Ibaraki Prefecture, Tsukushi no Kami Shrine is a serene S...
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Located in the town of Nikkō, Ibaraki Prefecture, Tsukishimaya-jinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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BenzaitenSmall Monk Benzaiten Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto goddess Benzaiten, reve...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Katsuta Inari Shrine is a revered Shinto site d...
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UnknownLocated in the town of Nagashima in Ibaraki Prefecture, Middle Root Wise God Shrine is a historic Sh...
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Ai Date-OkamiAi Date Shrine, dedicated to the deity Ai Date-Okami, is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Mit...
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GamyakunahimeWhitetail Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to the deity of hunting...
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Located in Ibaraki Prefecture, 峯ヶ岡八幡神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of fortune and...
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Hatsu no KamiNikko's Toshogu Shrine, while famous, is not the only Shinto shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture. The Kanto...
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Jofu-okiThe Jofuku-ji Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Female Spir...
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Suba no OkamiSuban-jinja Shrine, located in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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InariLocated in the coastal town of Nakaminato, Ibaraki Prefecture's Cow Island Shrine is dedicated to In...
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Sakigake no KamiLocated in the town of Sasanohama, Ibaraki Prefecture, Eight Hills Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicat...
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DayuLocated in the town of Katsurao, Dayo Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Susanoo-no-Miko...
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Located in the town of Nagaregawa, Ibaraki Prefecture, Tenzu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Shirokuma-gamiLocated in the scenic town of Daigo, Ibaraki Prefecture, Four-Leaf Clover Shrine is dedicated to the...
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Hachiman OkamiTsurugaoka Hachiman-gu, previously known as 鷲神社, is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Hitach...
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Tenzu-Ō no OkamiLocated in the town of Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Tenzu Shrine is dedicated to the kami Tenzu-Ō no Ok...
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HachimanLocated in the town of Chikihaya, Ibaraki Prefecture, White-Haired Hachiman Shrine is one of Japan's...
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InariThe Takeishi Inari Shrine, located in the Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari...
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台東区, Ibaraki
Kosaka Jinnai-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Iwaki City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Dedic...
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