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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Gunma
Inari OkamiLocated in Gunma Prefecture, Shuri Inari Shrine is a small but significant Shinto temple dedicated t...
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Hachiman, FujinLonger Shrine, located in the town of Akaiwa in Gunma Prefecture, is dedicated to Longevity and Good...
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Iroha-to-no-kamiLocated in the scenic Nikko National Park, Shirogakuen御嶽神社 is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Okuninushi Ōno-MasakatsuLocated in the city of Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, Endō Shrine is dedicated to Okuninushi Ōno-Masaka...
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TenchuToshogu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of NikkĦ, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It was bu...
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AmaterasuLocated in the city of Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, Takasaki High Shrine is a Shinto shrine that has...
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Takemikazuchi諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Gunma Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the same name. The...
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KubikinshaLocated in the Gunma prefecture, Kubikinsha Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of the s...
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Yatagarasu (Three-Sided Dog)The White Beard Shrine, located in Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of ric...
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InariLocated in the Gunma Prefecture, Shinjuku-cho Jisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of agri...
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TenjinLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Inari位於於菊稲荷神社（Owakura Inari shrine）是Gunma県的一個傳統的神社，隸屬於Shinto宗派。該神社以神社內...
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Tsukuyomi-no-kamiLocated in the city of Ōta, Gunma Prefecture,諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of th...
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Futsuneyoshi-no-kamiLocated in the Japanese Alps, White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the worship o...
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ŌkuninushiLocated in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture, 桐生天満宮 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Ōk...
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SusanooLocated in the city of Tomakomai, in the Aomori Prefecture, the Eight Views Shrine is dedicated to t...
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SusanooLocated in the town of Sano, Gunma Prefecture, 松井田八幡宮 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deit...
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nullToshogu-sha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the main hall of Zao's Asama Shrine, dedicated to the...
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Tane no Okami氷川神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Gunma Prefecture, dedicated to the enshrined deity, Tane no O...
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MikotoLocated in the city of Kusaka, Gunma Prefecture, Star-tailed Mikoto Shrine is dedicated to Mikoto, a...
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群馬県みどり市, Gunma
Tamagisanemori OkamiWillōgami Shrine, located in Mino, is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, with a history dating back...
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Ōtomo OkinLocated in the prefecture of Gunma,諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Ōtomo no Okuninmi no Mik...
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nullIzuno Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Gunma Prefecture, dedicated to the kami (deity) of Izuno,...
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Kagetsu-tenjinLocated in the Gunma prefecture, Iizuno Kagetsuen is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of wealth...
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