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
Kami of the mountain, water, and fertilityLocated in the town of Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture, 鹿嶋神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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Hachiman no Okami菅原神社, located in Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the same name. Th...
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Gunma
Located in the Gunma prefecture, Ōtōgawa Shrine is dedicated to Tsukuyomi-no-kami, the Shinto god of...
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FujinLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture,諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the water deity, F...
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Tamba no OkamiTamba no Okami Shrine, located in the town of Shibukawa in Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedi...
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Shizuoka
AmaterasuNisshinomiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Nishio, Shizuoka Prefecture. Dedicated to the sun...
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Shizuoka
Fuji-san no KamiLocated in the city of Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Yamamoto Shrine is dedicated to the kami of Moun...
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Shizuoka
Located in the mountains of Shizuoka Prefecture, 牛岡神社 is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Shizuoka
Located in the city of Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture, Ishiokami Shrine is a significant Shinto shrine...
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Shizuoka
Takaishi Shrine, located in the mountains of Shizuoka Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated...
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Shizuoka
TsukiyomiLocated on the island of Izu in Shizuoka Prefecture, Tsushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Shizuoka
KannonLocated in the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture, Godaikannon Shrine is a serene and historic Shinto shri...
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Shizuoka
TsukuyomiTsushima Shrine, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the tutelary deity of Tsushima Isla...
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Shizuoka
HachimanLocated in the town of Hakone, Shizuoka Prefecture, Ifukune Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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Shizuoka
SusanooLocated in the town of Tsumago, Shizuoka Prefecture, Tamazaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Shizuoka
Bina-no-ma Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of love, fertility, and prosperity in Hama...
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Shizuoka
DaigenjiLocated in the city of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Daigenjujisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Shizuoka
Ōno Tarō諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Shimada, Shizuoka Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the sa...
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Shizuoka
TsukuyomiLocated in the historic city of Okazaki, Shizutatsu Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of rice an...
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Shizuoka
Minamoto-no-yoshitsuneTsushima Island Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of Tsushima Island, located off the...
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Shizuoka
AmaterasuHigh Matsushima Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the city of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture. Ded...
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Shizuoka
SusanooLocated in the heart of Hamamatsu, Godai Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Susanoo-no...
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Shizuoka
Amaterasu ŌmikamiThe Atsuta Shrine, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous and historic Shinto...
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Shizuoka
InariValley of the Sage Shrine, located in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to In...
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