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
Isaidahachiman Shrine
小田原市, 神奈川県
HachimanLocated in Kamo District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Isaidahachiman Shrine honors the Shinto deity Hachima...
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Kamo Shrine
小田原市, 神奈川県
KamoKamo Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kodama, Saitama Prefecture, and is one of the most famous...
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Kikukawatenmangu Shrine
小田原市, 神奈川県
InariLocated in the city of Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Kikukawatenmangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedi...
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Kumano Shrine
横浜市, 神奈川県
Kumano OkamiKumano Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines, located in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture...
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Kumano Shrine
小田原市, 神奈川県
HachimanKumano Shrine, located in small-town Kamakura, is a serene Shinto oasis amidst the bustling streets...
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Matsubara Shrine
小田原市, 神奈川県
Sugisaki-no-kamiMatsubara Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture. The shrine...
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Muratomi Shrine
相模原市, 神奈川県
Muratotsukuni no okamiMuratomi Shrine, located in Kanagawa Prefecture's Kamakura city, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Nagamori Inari Shrine
川崎市, 神奈川県
InariNagamori Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, dedicated to...
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Nyotai Shrine
川崎市, 神奈川県
Nyotai Shrine, located in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the en...
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Oniyanagi Hakusan Shrine
小田原市, 神奈川県
HachimanOniyanagi Hakusan Shrine, located in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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