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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Ibaraki
Kumagatsumi-Okami, Tsukiyomi-no-kamiLocated in the picturesque town of Daigo,鹿嶋神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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Hachiman, RichiLocated in the foothills of Mount Fuji, Richi Fusihinomiyamori Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Raijin and EnmaThe Kinryu Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture is dedicated to the god of thunder, Raijin, and the god of s...
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Kami of the Half Valley RegionLocated in the scenic town of Koga, Half Valley Shrine is a historic Shinto temple nestled within a...
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Ibaraki
Located in the picturesque town of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, 諏訪神社 is a serene Shinto shrine d...
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AmaterasuLocated in the city of Mito, Love River Shrine is dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the Shinto sun god...
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Ibaraki
Ryuzui-OkamiThe Ryuzui-jinja Shrine, located in the town of Nakaminato in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine...
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Inazuma Okami, HikoboshiSakuragawa Inazuma Village Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shintō deity o...
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Ibaraki
Take no Mikoto香取神社, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of water and fert...
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Ibaraki
InariFukushima Inari Shrine, located in the Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto g...
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Ibaraki
Inari OkamiSalvadora dalmatensis, also known as the 'dolphin's tooth', is believed to be a favorite of the shri...
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Ibaraki
Katsuragahama Shrine, located in the scenic coastal town of Katsurage, Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedica...
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Ibaraki
BenzaitenBennakubitsu, also known as Bennakufu-ten or Bennaka-san-tei, is a Shinto shrine located in the town...
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Ibaraki
TsukuyomiTsukiyomi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Katsurao district of Ibaraki Prefecture, known as...
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Ibaraki
Beratagū Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of agricult...
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Niigata
Temple of the Great Kami, located in the city of Hakusan, Niigata Prefecture. This Shinto shrine is...
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Niigata
Located in the heart of Niigata Prefecture, this Shinto shrine is dedicated to the worship of , a ka...
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Niigata
Located in the heart of Niigata,縁結び石神社 is a charming Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of th...
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Niigata
Tamamayuro no OkamiLocated in the heart of Niigata, Densho Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to Tamamayuro no O...
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FurusimeFurusimae Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture. Dedicate...
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Niigata
Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Inari Okami若宮八幡神社, located in the heart of Niigata Prefecture, is a prominent Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Niigata
Heiwa-ji Shrine, located in Niigata Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami of Mt. Yuzui and is famous...
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Located in the scenic town of Towakida, Niigata Prefecture, Fūsen-jinsha Shrine is a Shinto temple d...
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Niigata
Located in the heart of Niigata Prefecture, the Hie Shrine is a historic Shinto site dedicated to th...
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