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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InariThe Inari Taisha, located in the town of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a renowned Shinto shrine de...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the town of Sashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, Shingu-mae Inari Taisha is one of Japan's oldest...
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HachimanKanari Hachimantai Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Torishima, Ibaraki Prefecture. T...
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Okuninushi Okami no MikotoMiddle Ages, a local deity was worshipped by the inhabitants of the area who were mainly farmers and...
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InariTama-no-Hashi Shrine, located in the town of Kuroba in Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shint...
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Located in the town of Katsuura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Sugiyama no Mikawa-gami Shrine is dedicated to...
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Northern StarLocated in the town of Nihonmatsu, northern Ibaraki Prefecture, the Kita-sei-jinsha Shrine is a Shin...
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TsukiyomiLocated in the eastern part of Ibaraki Prefecture,東中野香取神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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HachimanFudomiyamoto Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Hachiman, the god of war and patron deity of the...
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Kanemochi OkamiAi Date Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of agricultur...
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InariBeratanaka Hospital Shrine, located in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Inari ŌkamiLocated in the town of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Two-Souling Inari Shrine is one of Japan's oldes...
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The Shinden-ji Shinmei Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture is dedicated to the deity Baiten, a Buddhist Bud...
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nullLocated in the heart of Japan's scenic coastal town, the Chozu-ji temple is dedicated to the revered...
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Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Okuninushi-no-KamiLocated in the scenic town of Daigo, Ibaraki Prefecture, Sanmei-jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple dedi...
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Located in the town of Kamakura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Maraba Subiyodaiin Ryoshin is a Shinto shrine d...
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Kuniyamato no OkamiLocated in the city of Hitachino, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hitachino Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Established in 1874, the Fuku-Rō-ju Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the town of Tomioka, Ibarak...
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Star Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of the star...
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TsukuyomiLocated in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, 須賀神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kam...
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FujisaiFujisawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Fujisai, the kami of Mt. Fuji and its surrounding ar...
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EnmaLocated in the scenic town of Ibaraki, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is a lesser-known yet charming Shinto...
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Kofuku-no-KamiLocated in the city of Hitachino, Ibaraki Prefecture, North Direction Site Cavern Shrine honors Kofu...
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Fudo Myo-oLocated in the prefecture of Ibaraki, the Shrine of the seated Buddha (地蔵菩薩立像) is a Shinto shr...
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