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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InariLocated in the city of Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture, White Stone's God Sending is a small Shinto shrine...
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ToshioToshio-ji Shrine, located in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity of...
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OkuninushiLocated in the foothills of the Japanese Alps, Mitake Shrine is a revered Shinto site in Gunma Prefe...
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Bishamon TenjinKitano Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Gunma, founded in 757 AD during the Nara per...
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RaijinNikko's famous Seven-Headed Stone Shrine, Raijuinsha, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of thu...
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Yamatsumi no OkamiLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Dairoji Shrine is a serene Shinto site dedicated to the wo...
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Hachiman OkamiLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Sakehara-Hachiman Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicate...
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HachimanLocated in the Japanese prefecture of Gunma, 十二所神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the enshrine...
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FukurokujiKaze no Fukurokuji Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto deity of wind and fertility, is a lesser-known ye...
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Tamayama-no-kamiThe Shiro Mochi Shrine, located in the Japanese prefecture of Gunma, is a serene and tranquil oasis...
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Kamo no OkuneLocated in the foothills of Mount Akakawa, white beard shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Kamo n...
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Iwatari Inari Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the city of Tomakomai, Hokkaido, dedicated to the...
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Myaojinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Myao, Gunma Prefecture, known for its scenic vi...
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Located in the Gunma Prefecture, Tenjin Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Sugawara no Michizan...
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Yamabushi-otsuLocated in the town of Hakusan, White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the mountain g...
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Tamamawashi-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Chūgoku-jinsha is a lesser-known Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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KamoKameoka Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of fertility, prosperity, and good fortune in...
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ShuganShugan-sha is a Shinto shrine in Gunma Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the same name, believed...
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Inari OkamiLocated in Gunma Prefecture, the Inari Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines, dedicate...
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RyueiThe Ryuei-jinsha Shrine, dedicated to the storm god Ryuei, is a serene oasis nestled in the heart of...
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Located in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Tenjinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Susano...
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DayoLocated in the city of Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, Sennenbo Dayo Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Located in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, , is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the revered deity, . Fou...
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Enmei OkamiLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Hito no Kokoro Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the k...
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