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
Chiba
Located in the Chiba Prefecture, Eighteen-stage Shrine (Hachidokiyama Shrine) is one of Japan's olde...
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Sootomonokami, Mikoto, InariLocated in the city of Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, 猿田神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the fore...
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Chiba
nullThe Sanreioungan Shrine, located in the prefecture of Chiba, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the spi...
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Chiba
TsukiyomiKo-moriya-betsuin, also known as the Katorigawa Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in Chiba Prefectu...
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Chiba
Inari ŌkamiBear's Forest Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of Inari Ōkami, the kami of rice an...
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Chiba
Hakama-sanLocated in the city of Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, Subasan Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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Chiba
Amaterasu, SusanooLocated in the city of Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, Ōmori Taisha is a Shinto shrine that has been worsh...
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Chiba
SusanooLocated in the city of Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, Eight-Horned Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and...
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Chiba
nullPrashima Shrine in Chiba Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto goddess of fertility, childbirth, and...
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Chiba
Tamamuro-gamiThe Bird's Nest Shrine, located in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site honoring...
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Chiba
nullLocated in the heart of Chiba,神社 is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to the veneration of local ka...
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Chiba
nullThe Shrine in Chiba is a modest yet historic Shinto site dedicated to the worship of the local kami....
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Chiba
InariThe Praying Shrine, located in the Chiba prefecture, is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to the worsh...
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Chiba
This Shinto shrine in Chiba Prefecture is a tranquil oasis amidst the bustling cityscape, offering a...
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Chiba
RyujinPrō Shrine, located in the scenic town of Kamakura, Chiba Prefecture, is a small but significant Shi...
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Chiba
Godai Shrine, located in the town of Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the k...
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Chiba
Located in the heart of Mito, Chiba, Six Society Shrine is a sacred Shinto site dedicated to the wor...
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AmaterasuTennyo no Mikoto Shrine, dedicated to the Sun Goddess Amaterasu, is a historic Shinto shrine located...
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Chiba
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Sakuragawa, Chiba Prefecture, 物井道祖神 Shrine is a serene oasis dedicated...
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Chiba
Fujin, Raijin, Amaterasu, Okuninushi, IzanagiDaytsu-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The shrine...
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Chiba
TsukiyomiTodai-ji's sister shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is a lesser-known yet still significant Shint...
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Chiba
Okuninushi-no-kamiThe White Mountain Shrine, located in the scenic town of Ichihara in Chiba Prefecture, is a serene S...
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Chiba
Ōgami no Kami高良大神 Shrine in Chiba Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto deity Ōgami no Kami, a local kami ass...
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HachimanLocated in Chiba Prefecture, 飛鳥宮 (Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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