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
Mizu no KamiRintōdenwa Mizaru Ten-mangū, a Shinto shrine in the town of Rintō, Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to...
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Chiba
Tsukuyomi no kamiTokyo's oldest Shinto shrine, the Shrines of Ise and Nikko are not the only places to worship at an...
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Chiba
Inari ŌkamiLocated in the Chuo-machi district of Funabashi, Chiba, White Mountain Shrine is dedicated to the wo...
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Chiba
Located in the foothills of Mt. Tsukuba in Chiba Prefecture, 御岳神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Chiba
KatsuraoKatsura no kami, the primary deity of Katsurao Shrine in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto god of fertil...
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Chiba
InariNijimaya Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the gods of agricultur...
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Chiba
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Mito, Chiba Prefecture, Tsukinoshima Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to th...
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Chiba
Kami no Yatsume音羽神社, located in the scenic town of Katsuta, Chiba Prefecture, is a small yet picturesque Shinto...
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Chiba
SusanooLocated on the coast of Chiba Prefecture, Sea Bird Monument Shrine is dedicated to the sea god Susan...
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Chiba
ShimofujiBelow, we explore the rich history and cultural significance of the 下諏訪大明神 (Shimofuji Taishōga...
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Chiba
Namahime-no-MikotoMt. Namonokuni Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the mountains of Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to...
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Chiba
Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Saitama, just north of Tokyo, the Daisho Sanmi Shrine is one of the most famo...
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Chiba
Ō no YūtokuThe Daijō-in Shrine, also known as the Path of Divine Authority Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located i...
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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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Chiba
Located in the city of Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, Ryūjinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the dra...
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Chiba
Located in the scenic town of Nikkō, Ōtaki Daikannon Shrine is dedicated to the Buddhist deity Daika...
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Chiba
Inari OkamiInari Okami Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, located at the western foot of Moun...
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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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Chiba
InariInari Okami Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines dedica...
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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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Chiba
TsukuyomiGold Sword Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto site dedicated to the enshrined deity Fu...
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Chiba
Susanoo-no-MikotoIndo-Hellenistic style shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, god of rice and storms, is a prominent...
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Chiba
nullRyūtsu Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Saitama, Gunma Prefecture, but more informati...
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Chiba
ŌmikamiLocated in the Chūbū region of Japan, the浅間神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Ōmikami,...
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