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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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, Akatsuka Inari Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary dedicated to...
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Hiko MikotoLocated in the city of Hitachimatsushima, Tsukino Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Hi...
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InariHase-ya Inari Shrine, located in the town of Kamakura, is dedicated to the Shinto god of fertility a...
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Mitama-no-OkamiMitsumine Shrine, located in the Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Mitama-no-Okam...
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KinryuLocated in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, Gold Pavilion Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated...
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InariLocated in the town of Yashima in Ibaraki Prefecture, Yashima Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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GinteiLocated in the town of Daigo, Ibaraki Prefecture, Gintei Inari Shrine is dedicated to Gintei Inari,...
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Kamui no MichiLocated in the scenic town of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Water God Shrine is a tranquil oasis nes...
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Uke Mochi and Okami no KarasumaLocated in the scenic prefecture of Ibaraki, 鹿島香取神社 is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Kū no kamiKūno-miya Shrine, also known as Kūno-no-Mori Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefectur...
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Tsurugi no OkamiLocated in the town of Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Tamagawa-jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Nyoroi Inari, AnnenLocated in the coastal town of Futatsu, Ibaraki Prefecture, Annen no Yuin Shrine is a historic Shint...
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Kamikaze-yama no kamiLocated in the scenic town of Tsukuda, Ibaraki Prefecture's East Mountain (Tōzan) Shrine is dedicate...
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Fujin no OkamiThe White Mountain Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of...
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Kasumigasa no KamiLocated in the Tohoku region of Ibaraki Prefecture,鹿島神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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The Three SoesThree-So Shrine, located in the scenic coastal town of Sōka in Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to t...
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脇黒神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, known for its unique black-painted shrine...
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Five DeitiesLocated in the city of Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Five-Deities Grand Shrine is a majestic Shinto temp...
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Ōkamisan (Fox Queen)Located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Shrine of the Fox Queen is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the enshrined...
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HachimanAiwa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Hitachino, Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to th...
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Bi-oh-no-kah-meeGold Sword Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to the deity Birok...
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Located in the scenic town of Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, Akamatsu Shrine (also known as Kashima Sa...
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InariThe Toi-oki-no-miya Shrine, also known as the Toyooka Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in the city...
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Located in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, 神社 (Shinmei-ji) is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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