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
Gohōzan Kumano Shrine
Ibaraki
Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, Gohōzan Kumano Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to th...
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Gojo Tenjinsha Shrine
Ibaraki
TenjiGojo Tenjinsha Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Minamiibaraki, Ibaraki Prefecture. T...
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Gokoku Shrine
Ibaraki
Shinjuku, Ryūjin, and ShitennōLocated in Ibaraki Prefecture, Gokoku Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the national deities of...
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Green Heim Arakawa
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiLocated in the scenic prefecture of Ibaraki, Green Heim Arakawa Shrine honors the god Inari Okami, r...
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Hachiman Shrine
Ibaraki
HachimanHachiman Shrine, located in the Ibaraki Prefecture, is a prominent Shinto shrine dedicated to the ka...
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Hachiman Shrine
Ibaraki
HachimanLocated in the Ibaraki Prefecture, Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of war an...
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Hachiman-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
Hachiman OkamiLocated in the town of Hitachi in Ibaraki Prefecture, Hachiman-jinja Shrine is one of Japan's most f...
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Hachiman-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
Hachiman OkamiLocated in the town of Sōsa, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hachiman-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Hachimangu Shrine
Ibaraki
HachimanHachimangu Shrine is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in Japan, located in the city of Mito, Ib...
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Haguroyama Shrine
Ibaraki
Haguro-sanLocated in Ibaraki Prefecture, Haguroyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of the mo...
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Hakusan Shrine
Ibaraki
HachimanLocated in the heart of Japan's countryside, Hakusan Shrine is a tranquil oasis dedicated to the Shi...
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Hakusan Shrine
Ibaraki
HakusanLocated in the town of Hitachi in Ibaraki Prefecture, Hakusan Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Hanahime Inari
Ibaraki
InariLocated in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, the Hanahime Inari shrine is a serene and peaceful oasis...
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Hanahime Inari-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiLocated in the city of Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hanahime Inari-jinja Shrine is a historic Shinto sh...
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Hanazono Inari-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, Hanazono Inari-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Handa inari
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiHanda Inari Shrine, located in the town of Tsukudani in Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shin...
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Handa Inari Shrine
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiHanda Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to the goddess of ric...
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Hi no Saki shrine
Ibaraki
Located in the town of Tomobe, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hi no Saki Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Hie Shrine
Ibaraki
Tenjin (God of Learning) and Hie no KamiLocated in Ibaraki Prefecture, Hie Shrine is one of the most famous and ancient shrines in Japan, de...
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Hie-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiLocated in the town of Daigo, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hie-jinja Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most...
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Hikawa Jinja
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiHikawa Jinja, located in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worshi...
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Hikawa Shrine
Ibaraki
Located in the town of Omitomo, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hikawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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Hikawa-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
InariLocated in the picturesque town of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hikawa-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shri...
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Hikawa-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
nullHikawa-jinja Shrine, located in the prefecture of Ibaraki, is a Shinto shrine that dates back to the...
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