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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TakemikazuchiLocated in the town of Kusatsu in Gunma Prefecture, Three-Falls Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Ōyamatsumi no Kami菅原神社, located in Gunma Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of fertility, agriculture, and...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Nikko, the Shinto shrine dedicated to the rice goddess Inari Okami is renowne...
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Musubi no Niwa is a Shinto shrine located in the Gunma prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Fujin...
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Tamayamatsu no OkamiBig Bird Shrine, dedicated to the kami Tamayamatsu no Okami, a Shinto deity associated with birds an...
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Susanoo厳島神社, a Shinto shrine located in Gunma Prefecture, is one of the most famous and mysterious shri...
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Mountain KamiLocated in the scenic town of Kusatsu, mountain shrines like the Kamakura period's 'mountain god' sh...
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HachimanLocated in the Tanzawa Mountains of Gunma Prefecture, three-temple shrine (sannenzaka) Shimoji-ya is...
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Rice GodThe稻利大神 shrine in Gunma Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto kami of rice, prosperity, and good...
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nullLocated in the Gunma prefecture, Iwakawa Shrine is dedicated to the worship of the Shinto kami of wa...
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UnknownLocated in the scenic Gunma prefecture, 雀ノ森氷川神社 is a tranquil Shinto shrine nestled amidst lu...
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InariLocated in the city of Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture, Float Island Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedic...
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TametoraLocated in the town of Tateyama, Gunma Prefecture,諏訪神社 is one of Japan's oldest shrines, with a...
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DayehLocated in the city of Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, Dayeh Jinsha is a Shinto shrine that has been ded...
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Gobou-shinLocated in the city of Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, High Altitude Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto d...
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Ryousen-gu-no-oki-tamaRyousen-gu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Gunma Prefecture, dedicated to Ryousen-gu-no-oki-tam...
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Shichiyama no NagatoWild Deer Shrine in the Japanese Alps, located in the town of Mikage, Gunma Prefecture. It is dedica...
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nullOne之宮貫前神社, located in Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the one ro...
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Ōtomo no OkuninushiLocated in the town of Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture,諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deit...
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HakuLocated in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture, 小ヶ谷白山神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the dei...
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ToshizakuraLocated in the mountainous region of Gunma Prefecture, Hachiya Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedic...
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Utsunomiya Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Gunma Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Gunma, located within the prefecture, is Upper Country One Society Eight-Hors...
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Osumi Okami-no-MikotoWhite Beard Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto deity Osumi Okami-no-Mikoto, is located in the town of S...
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