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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Hirata no OkamiLocated in the scenic town of Nihonmatsu, Ibaraki Prefecture, 行田天満宮 (Hiratadamanyamashi) is a w...
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HachimanLocated in the historic city of Hitachi, 若宮八幡神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Hachim...
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MyozenMyozen Hachiman-jinja, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Hach...
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FujinLocated in the city of Nihari, Ibaraki Prefecture, Eight Halls Shrine is one of Japan's oldest Shint...
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Amaterasu Ōmikami愛宕神社, located in the city of Kashima in Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Ama...
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SusanooLocated in the prefecture of Ibaraki, Japan, Eight Handed God Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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KashitogayuKashitogayu Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to Kashitogayu, the god of rice and...
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KanemotoThe Eight Stage Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Nagi, Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated...
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Inari OkamiThe Shiro-Miharu Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Inari Okami, the patron of r...
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Mashiba no kamiLocated in the town of Hitachibaru, Ibaraki Prefecture, Matsuyama Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto...
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InariLocated in the town of Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Akakawa Inari Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated t...
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InariThe East Inari Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture is one of the oldest and most revered shrines dedicated...
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HachimanLocated in the coastal town of Kashima, Eight Horses Temple Shrine (Hachimantai) is a Shinto temple...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the town of Katsuura in Ibaraki Prefecture, Shiroiwa Jishu Shrine is dedicated to the dei...
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Located in Ibaraki Prefecture, 元宿堰稲荷大神 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of rice and a...
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Inari OkamiCity Assistance Rice Shrine, located in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine...
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InariThe Inari Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice, Inari Okami....
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Hiko-mikotoLocated in Ibaraki Prefecture, Eighteen-Stair Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of goo...
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Tsuruga-gami Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture is dedicated to the sea god Tsuruga-o-no-kami. Located nea...
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RyujinToshio-cho Shrine, located in the town of Tomiya, Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto dei...
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InariLocated in the town of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Sajima Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Kashitoga no OkamiKashitoga Shrine, located in the Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god Kashitoga no Oka...
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EnmeiImamigaya Shrine, located in the town of Yamato, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine ded...
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TsukiyomiLocated in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, Origatsumatsudai Shrine is dedicated to the kami of agri...
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