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
Susanoo-no-MikotoUeno God Shrine, located in the heart of Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, is dedicated to the Sh...
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HachimanLocated in the Tochigi Prefecture, Eight-Horsemens Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami o...
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Located in the city of Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Shinmei Shrine is dedicated to the kami of th...
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Yatagaharasima-no-kamiLocated in the midst of the Shirasagi Plains, Bear Mountain Shrine (Utsunomiya-machi, Tochigi Prefec...
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Ō no YasukuniLocated in the town of Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture, 足利伊勢神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the de...
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TennōTsukinoe-ryū Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Tsukiyomi and his...
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InariLocated in the heart of the Japanese Alps, Tochigi's Ryukōgawa Waterfall Shrine honors Inari Okami,...
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nullNabekake Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, known for its s...
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HachimanYatsugasaki Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Tochigi, Tochigi Prefecture, o...
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The Star Shrine, located in Tochigi Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the star...
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ŌkuninushiFive-Flavor Apple Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of agriculture and fertility, locat...
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Tsukiyomi-no-KamiAiwa Tanaka Shrine, located in the scenic town of Tochigi, is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Ja...
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ArarasahimeUtsunomiya Ararashiyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tochigi Prefecture, dedicated to the ka...
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Located in the heart of Tochigi Prefecture, Anjushinsha is a tranquil Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Tamayama no OkamiLocated in the city of Tochigi, Tochigi Prefectural Shrine is dedicated to the protection of the pro...
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Hachiman ŌkamiLocated in the scenic town of Kanaya, Tochigi Prefecture,八雲神社 (Hachi-umi Jinja) is a Shinto shri...
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Located in the heart of the Kinugawa Onsen region, Takeko-yu Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto godde...
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SusanowoLocated in the town of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture,八幡神社 is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrin...
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Located in the town of Kinoshita, Tochigi Prefecture, Longo Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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BenzaitenFloating Island Benzaiten Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the goddess of fortune, beauty, and...
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Located in the town of Sono, Tochigi Prefecture, Ōgami Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the go...
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Amaterasu Ōmikami愛宛神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Ōmikami, the sun goddess and the most important d...
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InariLocated in the city of Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Inari Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Sh...
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Yamagata
SusanooLocated in the scenic Yamagata Prefecture, Izumo Taisha Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto...
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