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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Hikoboshi no OkamiThe Bessho Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of agriculture and...
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Ryugusu-okiLocated in the coastal town of Ryugasaki, Ryugasaki Tenmangū Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Futsunami-no-kamiLocated in the town of Niharu, Ibaraki Prefecture, Josen Eight Horseshoe Shrine is a Shinto shrine d...
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Inari ŌkamiLocated in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, Ōdaiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of...
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HikoboshiLocated in the town of Tsukudani, Star Temple Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of sta...
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InazumaGold Sword Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the worship of Ina...
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Ōkadzuchi大神宮, located in the town of Minami, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god o...
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Inari OkamiTaiji Machi Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Taiji, Ibaraki Prefecture. The sh...
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GodaiLocated in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Godai Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to God...
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Tsukuyomi-no-OkamiLocated in the city of Ibaraki, Shirokanedo Shrine is a prominent Shinto shrine dedicated to Tsukuyo...
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Located in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, 高野胡禄神社 (Ko-no-Haru Shrine) is a Shinto shrine dedi...
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Sagura Atsugoshi Shrine is located in the town of Yuki, Ibaraki Prefecture, and is dedicated to Atsu...
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Located in the Ibaraki Prefecture, Sugi-no-Matsura Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami o...
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Tosa-no-MiTosa no Mimi Shrine, located in the coastal town of Kashima in Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to t...
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Susanoolocated in the town of Nihari, Ibaraki Prefecture, Spring Day Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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nullBuilt in 1701, Hitatagusa Shrine is a relatively modern Shinto shrine located in the town of Ryugasa...
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Located in the rural town of Kamakura, Chizuka Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of agr...
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Amaterasu愛宕社 Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto god Amaterasu, who is revered as the...
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Toshio Shrine, located in the town of Nihari in Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami of the...
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Tokugawa IeyasuDayimitsu-sha is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, known for its beautiful autumn folia...
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Located in the prefecture of Ibaraki, Sengen-sa is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Sensen, wh...
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InariThe Kiyomizu稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the rice goddess, Inari Ōkami. Located in Ibara...
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Kami GodShrines in the Ibaraki prefecture are known for their beautiful gardens and serene atmosphere, refle...
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Fudō-Ōno InariFudō-Ōno Inari Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of ric...
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