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
Hikawa-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
HikawaHikawa-jinja Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto kami of the same name, is situated in the picturesque t...
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Hikawa-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
HachimanHikawa-jinja Shrine, located in the town of Minami, Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the enshrine...
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Hikawa-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
MikageLocated in the town of Kamakura, Hikawa-jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity Mikag...
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Hikoito Nyotai Shrine
Ibaraki
Hiko-tsu-nyo-taiHikoito Nyotai Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the...
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Hikokawato Katori Shrine
Ibaraki
InariLocated in Ibaraki Prefecture, Hikokawato Katori Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most revered sh...
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Hikonari Katori Shrine
Ibaraki
HikoboshiHikonari Katori Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, known for its historic sign...
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Hikone Katori Shrine
Ibaraki
Katori OkamiLocated in the Ibaraki Prefecture, Hikone Katori Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of...
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Himemiya Shrine
Ibaraki
Susanoo-no-MikotoHimemiya Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of agricult...
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Hirakata Shrine
Ibaraki
Hirakata no OkamiLocated in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, Hirakata Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the ensh...
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Hiratsuka-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
Susanoo no OkamiHiratsuka-jinja Shrine, located in the prefecture of Ibaraki, is dedicated to the worship of the Shi...
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Hitachinokuni Izumotaisha Shrine
Ibaraki
Inari Okami, Izumino-kamai-tsuchiLocated in the prefecture of Ibaraki, Hitachinokuni Izumotaisha Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Home Jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
Iwaki no KamiLocated in the foothills of Mount Iwaki, the preserved remains of an old shrine complex can be seen...
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Horikiri Hikawa Shrine
Ibaraki
Hikawa OkuninushiLocated in the town of Shiroishi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Horikiri Hikawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedi...
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Horikiri Tenso Shrine
Ibaraki
TensoHorikiri Tenso Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Chita, Ibaraki Prefecture. The shrin...
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Iidaka Shrine
Ibaraki
ŌkuninushiIidaka Shrine, located in the town of Minami Natori, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Ikisu-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
nullIkisu-jinja Shrine, located in the scenic town of Ibaraki Prefecture, is a tranquil Shinto shrine de...
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Ibaraki
MarikoIkō Hikawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Ichihara, Ibaraki Prefecture. The shrine...
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Imado Shrine
Ibaraki
InariImado Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Tsukuda, Ibaraki Prefecture. The shrine is de...
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Ina Shrine
Ibaraki
Inazuma Takatsu-OkamiIna Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Inazuma, Ibaraki Prefecture, and is dedicated t...
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Inari Jinja
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiInari Jinja, located in the prefecture of Ibaraki, is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines dedi...
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Inari Shrine
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiInari Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the deity of rice an...
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Inari Shrine
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiInari Shrine is a renowned Shinto shrine located in the town of Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture. Dedicated...
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Inari Shrine
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiInari Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is one of the most famous Shinto shrines dedicated to t...
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Inari Shrine
Ibaraki
InariInari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to the Shinto god of rice,...
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