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.
30,440 shrines found
Tokyo
nullLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Fumon Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in the city, with a history...
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HachimanLocated in Setagaya, Tokyo, Seiwa Eight Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of w...
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HikoboshiLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Ōtaka Shrine is a tranquil oasis amidst the bustling cityscape. Dedic...
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nullQizetsu no Mura, located in Setagaya Ward of Tokyo, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of wealt...
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AmaterasuThe Hie Shrine, located in Tokyo, is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, with a history datin...
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Sugawara no MichiieLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Bonten is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of learning...
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Ryōgoku TenjinLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Tenshū-maru is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Ryōgoku...
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nullRooted in Edo period traditions, 根小屋諏訪神社 (Inagofu Takamatsu Shrine) honors the kami of humble...
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Inari OkamiInari Okami Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, dedicated to Inari Okami, the god o...
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Chiba
HachimanLocated on a small island in the eastern part of Chiba Prefecture, 小島八幡神社 is a Shinto shrine d...
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Yamato-takeruSaitama-jin, or the people of Saitama prefecture, have a long history with the Kusanagi Shrine in To...
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Kinro-SaijinLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Kinro-Saijin Shrine is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the worsh...
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Located in the heart of Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, Shinmei Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated t...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Kōnodai Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of wa...
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Hachiman打越八幡社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Tokyo, dedicated to the worship of the god Hac...
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Amaterasuö-no-mikotoNorth Garden Shrine, dedicated to the deity of nature and agriculture, is a serene oasis in the hear...
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AmaterasuYamemichi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Tokyo, dedicated to the deity of mountai...
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Located in the heart of Tokyo, Sagamihara Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Amaterasu O...
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TenjinTsurukahori Tenjin Shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to the god of learning, literature, and education, a...
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Nakatomi no OkuninushiAutumn Leaves Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of aut...
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Hachiman TakemikageLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Hachiman Sakashita Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of war and s...
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Chiba
OinagisamaLocated in Chiba Prefecture,稲荷大明神 Shrine is dedicated to the deity of rice and fertility, Oinag...
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ŌdaijinLocated in the heart of Tokyo, 御嶽神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of mountain...
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Jishu no kamiThe Shrine of Seven-faced Great God is a Shinto temple located in the heart of Tokyo, dedicated to t...
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