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
Tochigi
nullSōbu-ji Shrine in Tochigi Prefecture is dedicated to the deity of commerce and good fortune, known a...
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The Sankeien Shrine, located in Tochigi Prefecture, is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to the three...
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佐野市, 栃木県
Son Taroo Shrine, located in佐野 City, 栃木県, is dedicated to Son Taroo, a deity associated with th...
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Tochigi
Utsunomiya no Okami Shrine, also known as Nikkō Tōshō-gū's rival in the Tochigi region, Dayei-jinja...
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Tochigi
Dayehjinsha, located in Tochigi Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of fire and fe...
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Yamasakuya no MikotoLocated in the mountains of Tochigi Prefecture, Yama Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the moun...
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nullThe Star Palace Shrine, located in the heart of Tochigi Prefecture, is a serene Shinto oasis that ho...
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nullIwafune Onsen Shrine, located in the picturesque town of Iwafune in Tochigi Prefecture, is a serene...
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KamakuraLocated in the heart of Tochigi Prefecture, Toshokoji Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Kamaku...
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Sugawara no MichizaneStone Origin Shrine, dedicated to the deity of stone origin and prosperity, is a historic Shinto shr...
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Tochigi
Takigawa HikoboshiLocated in the town of Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Takigawara Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the beautiful town of Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Akematsu Shrine is a serene Shinto oasis...
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InariToyotome Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, dedicated to the...
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Ōyama-Ō no KamiLocated in the heart of Tochigi Prefecture, White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Tochigi
The Five-Altar Shrine, located in the city of Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine ded...
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Tochigi
Located in the city of Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, San'emon Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Located in the Tochigi Prefecture, 見立神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and pros...
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Inari OkamiLove Temple Shrine, located in the heart of Tochigi City, is dedicated to the Shinto deity of love a...
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Ryujin, KunitsuguLocated in the heart of Japan's agricultural region, Utsunomiya Shinto Shrine is one of the most fam...
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Hachiman OkamiLocated in the heart of Japan's scenic Tochigi Prefecture, Eight Horses Temple (Hachiman-gu) is a hi...
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Tochigi
HachimanNeibaraku Gokoku Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Tochigi, Japan, dedicated to the protection of...
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HachimanLocated in the scenic town of Kuroba, Tochigi Prefecture, 鹿島御嶽神社 (Kami Island Shrine) is a sma...
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RyujinLocated on the island of Honshu,厳島神社 (Nikko Shrine) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Ry...
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SusanooAkakawa Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto god Susanoo-no-Mikoto, is a historic Shinto shrine located i...
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