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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The sixth shrine in Japan, Shimo no Jinja is dedicated to the Shinto deity Hachiman, the god of war...
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大間木氷川神社, located in the picturesque town of Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine that...
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Inari OkamiWest Palace Inari Shrine, located in the beautiful coastal town of Futatsu, Ibaraki Prefecture, is o...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, Akakawa Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god Hachiman,...
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HachimanLocated in the town of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Shodenji-ku Shindenmatsu no Mika no Hachiman-gu...
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Shirogami no OkamiWhite Beard Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice a...
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FutsuginuFuyutsugi Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami, Hiryu and Futsuginu, who are believed to...
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Located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Agematsu Inari Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto goddess of fertility...
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Ryujin, Inari OkamiSetoasakishi Shinto shrine is a historic Shinto temple in Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to the kami...
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KagutsuchiLocated in the Ibaraki Prefecture, Dayo Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the fores...
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InariKisai-jinja Shrine, located in the Kisai District of Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicate...
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AmaterasuSpring Day Shrine, located in the picturesque prefecture of Ibaraki, is a Shinto temple dedicated to...
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InariIndra Shrine, located in the town of Kaiwa in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to In...
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Located in the town of Kamo, Ibaraki Prefecture, Minakuchi Jingu Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated...
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Futsu OkamiLocated in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Futsu-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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nullSubeki no Kami Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Subeki-no-Kami, believed to be a kami...
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TametomoLocated in the town of Katsuragisan, Ibaraki Prefecture, 戸ヶ崎香取神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Take Mikoto氷川神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Katsuura, Ibaraki Prefecture, known as one of Jap...
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High Tatara HimegamiHigh Tatara Inari Shrine, located in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, is a tranquil Shinto sanctuary...
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OkinariLocated in the scenic town of Minamisato, in Ibaraki Prefecture, Taiwa-guchi Shrine is a historic Sh...
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Kodama no OkamiLocated in Ibaraki Prefecture, 子易神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of luck and prosperi...
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Kashitoga Shrine, located in the heart of Kashitoga Park, is a serene Shinto site situated in Ibarak...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Eight-Horned Shrine is one of Japan's oldest Shi...
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