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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Mokozukushi田中島神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Tone, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Dedicated to the...
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nullMiyoshi Shrine, located in the Japanese prefecture of Gunma, is dedicated to the Shinto deity of fer...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture,玉村八幡宮 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of prosp...
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KintokiLocated in Gunma Prefecture, the Eight Thousand Swords Shrine is dedicated to Kintoki-san, a kami as...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, 川井八幡宮 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the go...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the scenic town of Yasugi, Fujitama Shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto god of...
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Kinuta HironoLocated in the city of Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, Kinuta no Hirono-jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicat...
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OkuninushiLocated in the town of Dainan, Gunma Prefecture, Shinto Oku no Hashi Shrine is dedicated to the ensh...
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Located in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture, mountain god shrine honors the kami believed to resid...
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Located in the town of Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture, Daikazewa Jūnikunsha is a Shinto shrine famous f...
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Godai-kyo Shrine, located in Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the fores...
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Located in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Dayotsu Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the w...
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FūjinLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Eight-Horned Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture,松山神社 is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship...
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RaijinThe Raigedan Shrine, located in the town of Meguro in Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Tamashii no kamiLocated in Gunma Prefecture, 前蔵十二社 Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of c...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and mo...
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InariLocated in the town of Kusaka, Gunma Prefecture, the Sanbetsusha Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Tamazuma no OkamiLocated in the city of Toko, Gunma Prefecture, Akiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Tamazuma...
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ShitennōLocated in the Gunma prefecture, Shitennō-ji (also known as Tokugawa Shitennō-ji) is one of the most...
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SusanooLocated in the city of Tokorozawa, Gunma Prefecture, Eight Horses Shrine is one of the most famous S...
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Located in Gunma Prefecture, Three Falls Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of water a...
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琴平神社, located in the Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of prosperity an...
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Inari四塚稲荷神社, located in Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the rice-giving kami Inar...
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