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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Kamiyama no OkamiLocated in the city of Kiryu in Gunma Prefecture, 釜山神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god o...
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SotoraEast Light Shrine, located in the mountains of Gunma prefecture, is a Shinto shrine that honors the...
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Located in Gunma Prefecture, the Tanba Shrine is dedicated to Minamoto no Yoshitsune, a famous samur...
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An-guAn'guri no Yamagami Shrine, located in the town of Agematsu in Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine...
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Kumano-gawa Shrine, located in Gunma Prefecture, is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan. Dedic...
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Sagiwara-no-okamiLocated in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture, Sagawa-san Shrine is dedicated to the kami Sagiwara no...
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Kaito no KamiAbove Kuyuya Shrine in Gunma Prefecture is dedicated to the enshrined deity, Kaito no Kami, a region...
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木曽義仲産湯の清水 Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Gunma Prefecture, dedicated to the legendary...
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OkamiMiyazaki Shrine, located in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, is a serene Shinto temple dedicated to th...
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Ōgei-tsumi-no-kamiLocated in the town of Agematsu, Gunma Prefecture, Ōgei-jinsha Shrine is dedicated to the deity Ōgei...
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Located in the scenic town of Ōtawara, Chūdaya Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the sun god...
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Mirai-miyaMirai-miya Jinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Tateyama, Gunma Prefecture. Dedicated to...
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高崎市, 群馬県
Minakuchi no KamiTonosawa Shrine, located in Gunma Prefecture's highlands, is renowned for its breathtaking natural s...
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Okuninushi Ōno-miyaLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Okuho-machi Shrine is dedicated to Okuninushi Ōno-miya, a...
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Located in the town of Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture, Shibukawa Hachiman Shrine is a historic Shinto s...
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Amaterasu OmikamiAncient Kusatsu Onsen town is home to the historic Toshogu Shrine, but in Gunma Prefecture lies an e...
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加須市 騎西522, 埼玉
Tamashishi-jinja, the Ruby Platter Shrine, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of prosperity an...
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Sugawara no MichiieDayré-jinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, dedicated to the...
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Amaterasu OmikamiLocated in Gunma Prefecture, Crown Shrine (Koron Inari Taisha) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the w...
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Sugawara no MikazuchiLocated in the town of Agematsu, Gunma Prefecture, Eight Clouds Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine d...
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Akakawa-no-kami, RyujoLocated in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture, Ryuzu-sawa Akakawa Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Kintoki SanjakōOld Akakawa Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto deity Kintoki Sanjakō, is situated in Akita Prefecture....
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Akakawa no OkamiLocated in Gunma Prefecture, Akakawa Jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the sa...
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Located in Gunma Prefecture, Tenryūben Calabash Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of pr...
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