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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SakigamiWhite Beard Shrine, located in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Owari no TsuchiLocated in the town of Mikagei in Gunma Prefecture, Kinseinenindo Taishiden is a Shinto shrine dedic...
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ŌinacchiLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Eight Saints Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most reve...
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Kusanagi-no-TsurugiThe small sword god shrine in Gunma Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto deity, Mikoto no Okami, al...
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Susa-no-oLocated in the city of Gunma, Eight Humps Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Susa-no-o, a power...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Kumagaya, Gunma Prefecture, Eight-Horned Shrine (Hachimangū) is one of Japan'...
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SaiminRich in natural beauty, the Fujishita Saiminsha Shrine is nestled at the foot of Mt. Fuji's lesser-k...
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Zao-daijōkuni no Kami (Mountain God of Zao)Located in the heart of Nikko, highlands, Gokurakuji Shrine is a serene Shinto temple dedicated to t...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, Eight Horseshoe Shrine (Hachimangū) is a revered...
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HachimanSpring Day Shrine, located in the mountains of Gunma prefecture, is a serene Shinto temple dedicated...
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Located in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Taida Shichifukujin Benkaijin Shrine is a revered Shinto s...
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RaijinLocated in the Niitsu area of Gunma Prefecture, Ryodein-jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to...
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RyujinLocated in the city of Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture, Bonsai Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Kokuhō no KamiSeiryo-dan East Shotōmyō-ji is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Gunma, Gunma Prefecture. Dedic...
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nullLocated in the town of Annaka, Gunma Prefecture, Eight Gates Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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FujishiroLocated in the scenic town of Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture, 飯玉神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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DaitōryūLocated in the Gunma Prefecture, Daitōryū Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the Grea...
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InariLocated in the city of Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, Outase Inari Taishagami is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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Amaterasu住吉神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture. Dedicated to the sun...
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Ōyashiro-samaWoodworking kami of the Oshu region, revered at this Gunma shrine since its founding in 718. Dedicat...
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KofukuLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Gunma, Shinto Shrine dedicated to Kofuku, the god of mountains...
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Susanoo-no-Mikoto小幡八幡神社, located in the town of Shibukawa in Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Mibuna Shrine, located in the Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Mibune Oka...
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Kamo-tsu-kushi-kamiGodai-ma no miya, known as Godai-jinja, is a Shinto shrine in Gunma Prefecture that honors the gods...
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