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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Located in the town of Tanno, Tochigi Prefecture, Shinmei-ji (also known as Katsurahama Shrine) is o...
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Starry Night Shrine, located in the Tochigi Prefecture, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the protecti...
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Amaterasu and Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Utsunomiya, Dayotsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Am...
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Iwafune OkamiLocated in the city of Mooka, Tochigi Prefecture, Iwafune Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Nikkł, Tochigi Prefecture, Shingo-ji Shrine is dedicated to Shinto deity Hach...
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InariLocated in the city of Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Village Pine Shrine is a historic Shinto shri...
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Oho no KamiLocated in the city of Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Sanbyo Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedica...
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Enma-oki-no-kamiGyōtoku-ji Shrine, dedicated to the Spider God of Agriculture, cultivates a serene environment amids...
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Located in the city of Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Takeko-yama Shrine is one of Japan's oldest s...
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Mizu no kamiLocated in the scenic town of Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Mizukuni Shrine is a serene Shinto sanctuar...
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RyujinLocated in the mountains of Tochigi Prefecture, White Mountain Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to...
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nullLocated in the Tochigi Prefecture, only上神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of medicine an...
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Located in the foothills of the Nikko National Park, Akakawa Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to...
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Shinmei ŌkamiUnique Shinmei Shrine in Tochigi Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto god of good fortune, prosperi...
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Tatsuta-no-okamiTatsuta-jinja Shrine, located in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god...
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ToshizukaLocated in the heart of Tochigi Prefecture, this Shinto shrine is dedicated to the well-being and pr...
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Located in the city of Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Eight Saints Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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Amaterasu ŌmikamiKūno-jinja is a Shinto shrine in Tochigi, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu Ōmikami. The shrine...
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The Tsukino-miya Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kinugawa, Tochigi Prefecture. Dedi...
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HachimanRooted in the rich cultural heritage of Tochigi Prefecture, Rootown Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary ded...
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One Bottle Tomb Uragahama Shrine, located in Tochigi Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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ŌkuninushiLocated in the city of Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, 駿掛神社 (Yagisashi Shrine) is a Shinto shrin...
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FujisanFujisan Shrine, located in Tochigi Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Fujisan, the sacred m...
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SusanooHie Shrine, located in Tochigi Prefecture, is one of the most sacred Shinto shrines in Japan dedicat...
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