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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TakegamiLocated in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Takegahara Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Amaterasu Ōmikami愛宕神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to Amaterasu Ōmikami, the Shint...
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TobisakayaKazetake Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Nihora, Ibaraki Prefecture, and is dedicat...
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HachimanPerched on a hill overlooking the coastal town of Ota, Shirofugi Hachiman-gu Shrine is one of the mo...
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Inari OkamiAutumn Leaves Shrine, a serene Shinto oasis in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the...
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Dayū Ō no OkamiDayōjinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Nikkō, Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to Dayū Ō...
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Amaterasu, HachimanLove and Prosperity Shrine, located in the prefecture of Ibaraki, is dedicated to the Shinto god of...
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Takeuchi TaishōjinLocated in the city of Sakura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Takeuchi Taishōjin Shrine is a Shinto temple dedi...
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Ōno-MizumoriLocated in the town of Hitachino, Ibaraki Prefecture, White Mountain Shrine is one of Japan's oldest...
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White Mountain KamiThe White Mountain Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto kami of the sam...
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nullLocated in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Godaiji (Godai-gu) Shrine is a Shinto shrine ded...
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Sugawara no MichizaneLocated in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, Tenmangu Shrine is a serene oasis dedicated to the rever...
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Tatsu-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, 体见神社 (Tetsu-ina Shrine) is a serene Shinto shrine de...
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Yagura-tsuchiStilwell Bridge Shrine, located in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedi...
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Karasuma Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the local...
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Located in the town of Hitachi in Ibaraki Prefecture, Aiwa-don Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Located in the town of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, 鹿島神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kam...
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Eight-Fold KamiLocated in Ibaraki Prefecture, Eight-Fold Temple Shrine is dedicated to the kami of the region's eig...
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Located in the town of Ibaraki in Ibaraki Prefecture, 鹿島神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the k...
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HachimanLocated in the rural town of Otsuka, Ibaraki Prefecture, 御霊神社 (Omiya Hachiman Shrine) is a Shint...
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SusanooLocated in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture,八幡神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the dei...
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Fujin, Inari OkamiLocated in the town of Sakurako, Ibaraki Prefecture, Fusshin Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Fujin, Raijin, HachimanThe Eight-Horned Shrine, located in the town of Kaiho, Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to Fujin and...
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Inari OkamiHigh Altitude Shrine, a historic Shinto shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture, was established to enshrine th...
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