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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Ibaraki
RyujinRyujin Shrine, located in the coastal town of Chiba City in Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the...
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Susanoo no MikotoLocated in the scenic prefecture of Ibaraki, Star Temple Shrine (Tsurugi-miya Jinja) is dedicated to...
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TsukuyomiLocated in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, Tsukubamisato Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the...
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Tawara no TsukiyomiTawaragami Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Tawara no Tsukiyo...
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Inari Okami, Tamayamuri no MikotoRiver Kwetsu Shrine, located in the town of Katsuraga in Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to Inari O...
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Matsuri-no-kamiUtsunomiya-gu Shrine, located in Utsunomiya City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god...
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下野市, 栃木県
MikazukiThree Mikazuki Shrine, located in the heart of Ōdai, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the ka...
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Hie no KamiLocated in the Ibaraki Prefecture, Akakumayamada Hie Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Hie no K...
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小山市, 栃木
Tennō-ji Shrine in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan. Howe...
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Fourgou (rice storehouse)Fourgou Interaih Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of agriculture and fertility in Iba...
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TakaokamiLocated in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, heavy industry and agricultural heritage are ref...
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Kamado-no-OkamiDayo Shrine, located in the town of Daigo in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Located in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, 豊作稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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ŌkuninushiNikko's Root Shrine, rooted in Shinto tradition, welcomes visitors to experience the serene beauty o...
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Enmei Ō no KamiLocated in the Ibaraki Prefecture, Godō Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of agricultu...
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The Tenjin Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of learning, literat...
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Located in the heart of Japan's northern Ibaraki Prefecture, Hitachi-Grasama Shrine is a Shinto temp...
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Ryujin, Susanoo, AmaterasuLocated in the prefecture of Ibaraki, Sanjo-ya (also known as Sanjo Shrine) is a Shinto shrine dedic...
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AmaterasuLocated in the town of Sasanosu, Ibaraki Prefecture, Spring Day Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the picturesque town of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Spring Day Shrine is a Shinto shrine...
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nullGodai-jinja Shrine, also known as Godaichijinsha in Japanese, is a Shinto shrine located in the city...
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Ryujin, Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, Shinjinzai Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to...
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Hachiman OkamiLocated in the coastal town of Matsudo, Ibaraki Prefecture, Tsukudaniyamanoegusukuji or 'bird viewin...
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HachimanDayo Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, situated near the mouth of the Arakawa...
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