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.
30,440 shrines found
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The Seven Shrines of Nikko, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to the Shinto shrine known as 'Sev...
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RyujinLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Akiba Shrine is a sacred site revered by locals and travel...
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Located in the heart of Gunma Prefecture,八枝神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Ryūjin, t...
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HakumeiLocated in the city of Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, 橘神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami o...
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RyōdantakuThe Ryōdantaku Shrine, dedicated to the god Ryōdantaku, a kami associated with thunder and lightning...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the scenic town of Yoshida, in the Gunma Prefecture, 滝宮神社 (Taki-miya Shrine) is a ser...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Kakunodate, Gunma Prefecture, Eight Hells Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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OkuninushiLocated in Gunma Prefecture, Oku-Nikko, a town situated about 2 hours away from Tokyo by train, lies...
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Ōnuma-tsuchi諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture. It is dedicated to th...
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Kuma no KamiKumano Jishuin is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture. Dedicated to th...
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Shirotada KanzanLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Shirotada Kanzan Jinsha is a small but historic Shinto shr...
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Satae OkamiSatae Shrine, located in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Satae Okami,...
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Amaterasu, Aza KamaitachiLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Mount Aza Mountain Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity...
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Located in the heart of Japan's scenic mountains, Tenjinsha is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Mori no Mikoto Shrine, located in Gunma Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of agriculture an...
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栃木県足利市小俣町, Gunma
Inari OkamiFushimi Inari Shrine, located in the town of Omiten, Fukuoka Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famo...
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GoshijinGosen Fushimi Shrine, also known as Ōmukai Fushimi Shrine or Gosei-jinja, is a Shinto shrine located...
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Susanoo, AmaterasuLocated in the town of Kakatocho, Gunma Prefecture, Myoiki Shrine is dedicated to the sun goddess Am...
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Located in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Fuyusokanji Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the spi...
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FujinLocated in the city of Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, Eighteen Shrines Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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Amaterasu ŌmikamiLocated in the town of Ōta, Gunma Prefecture, Tenman-gū is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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AmaterasuLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture,春日神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Am...
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Ryōin, Inari OkamiLocated in Gunma Prefecture, Dayo-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of industry a...
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Hikoboshi新田稲荷 Shrine, located in Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the New Vi...
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