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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ManshuLocated in the town of Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture, Eight Manshuku Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicat...
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Ryūgū-ji Temple, located in Gunma Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of storms and water, Ry...
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RyūgūRyūgū-ji Shrine, located in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deities Ryūgū...
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Kami-enshrined: Shinto kamiLocated in the Gunma Prefecture, Asakura Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the gods of educatio...
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Amaterasu OmikamiLove and prosperity are revered at Love Shrine, dedicated to the Sun Goddess Amaterasu Omikami in Gu...
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Ryūjin, Fujisan, OkuninushiLocated in Gunma Prefecture, the White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to Fujisan, the...
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InariLocated in the prefecture of Gunma, Dayo Inari Shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, a Shinto deity as...
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TenjinKami no Megami Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, dedicated to the...
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Tsurugi-no-kamaiLocated in the city of Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, the Shinto shrine dedicated to the Quetzal Bird S...
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Yamagatsumi no KamiLocated in the town of Kusatsu, mountain village famous for its hot springs and scenic beauty, Yamag...
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Yari-yama-no-KamiLocated in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture, Mount Yari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Moun...
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Inari ŌkamiLocated in the town of Nikkō, Ōtaki Jinja Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god Inari Ōkami. Inari Ō...
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Futsuwa Shrine, located in the town of Mikage in Suchigami District, Gunma Prefecture, was originall...
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nullLocated in the city of Daisen, Gunma Prefecture, Biga Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the Gunma Prefecture, 顕徳稲荷 Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Inari Oka...
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ŌkuninushiLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Gunma, Ōu-dera Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of rice,...
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TamagisanLocated in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture, Ancient Peak Shrine is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedic...
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nullLocated in Gunma Prefecture, Kiotakeguchi Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the reg...
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Kanezumi-no-OkamiLocated in the scenic town of Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture, Matsuyamagami Shrine is a Shinto shrine d...
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InariLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Iwafuchi Shrine is a serene and tranquil Shinto site dedic...
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Ōtō no KamiLocated in Gunma Prefecture, Ōtō Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of the great east...
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OkuninushiLove Shrine, dedicated to the god of love and fertility, is located in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefectu...
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InariLocated in the Gunma Prefecture, 小松原神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Inari...
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HachimanDan-oura Shrine, located in Dan oura town of Gunma Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrin...
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