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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館山市, 千葉県
TenjinThe Twelve Gods Shrine, located in Katsura city, Chiba prefecture, is a small Shinto shrine dedicate...
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富津市, 千葉県
Tsukubamiya Shrine, located in Richu Town, Chiba Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines...
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南房総市, 千葉県
Ryujin, InariLocated in the town of Tsudzuki, Chiba Prefecture, Funahara Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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鴨川市, 千葉県
Susanoo no Mikoto, AmaterasuLocated in the scenic city of Kamakura, Kencho-ji Temple's sister shrine, Aishima Shrine is a Shinto...
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横芝光町, 千葉県
HachimanLocated in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, the Eight-Fold Temple Shrine (Hachimangū) is a Shinto temp...
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君津市, 千葉県
Amaterasu OmikamiLove and Fertility Shrine in the town of Futatsu, Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the Shinto deity Am...
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鋸南町, 千葉県
HachimanTsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tsugaru, Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the...
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君津市, 千葉県
FujinLocated in the town of Inzai, Chiba Prefecture, Asamatsu Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Fuj...
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君津市, 千葉県
TsukuyomiLocated in the city of Ninna, Chiba Prefecture, Tandō Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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君津市, 千葉県
Kamiya-no-KamiAsahima Shrine, located in Tsuiki City, Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami o...
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君津市, 千葉県
InariWhite Mountain Shrine, located in the mountains of Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god...
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富津市, 千葉県
ToshisakimaruGold Valley Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Richi, Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of t...
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南房総市, 千葉県
KasumigasekiLocated in the southern part of Chiba Prefecture, Plain Heaven Shrine is a Shinto shrine that pays t...
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館山市, 千葉県
FūjinThe 諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the god of love...
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南房総市, 千葉県
Gamō no OkamiGamō-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Sōsa, Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of prosperity...
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富津市, 千葉県
Susanoo no MikotoIndra Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice, agriculture, and fertility in Japan's...
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山武市, 千葉県
ŌmurojūjinLocated in the city of Kamakura, Chiba Prefecture, Ōmurojūjin Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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市原市, 千葉県
Fukurokuri Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, was said to be the ancestral home of a prominent l...
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君津市, 千葉県
KururiKururi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kimitzu City, Chiba Prefecture. Dedicated to the kami of...
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君津市, 千葉県
OshinokamiLocated in the Chiba Prefecture, 大宮売神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of commerce and...
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君津市, 千葉県
Ryujin, OkuninushiGodaiji Hikawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kimitsu, Chiba Prefecture. Dedicated to the kami...
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君津市, 千葉県
FujinThe Eight-Horned Shrine, located in Kinzan City, Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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君津市, 千葉県
AmaterasuSpring Day Shrine, located in Kinugasa, a town on the eastern coast of Izu Peninsula, is dedicated t...
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君津市, 千葉県
Tamayama-himeKasuga-taisha Shinto shrine in Kinu-machi, Mie Prefecture is one of Japan's most famous shrines. How...
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