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
Amaterasu ŌmikamiLocated in the scenic town of Minaka, Tochigi Prefecture, Ōiwa-san Shinmei-ji is a prominent Shinto...
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Tochigi
Tsuchi no OkaTsuchi no Oka Shrine, dedicated to the god of the sea and storms, is a lesser-known Shinto site loca...
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Tochigi
InariLocated in the heart of Tochigi, Okunoin Ishihara Shrine is dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of ri...
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栃木県足利市名草上町, Tochigi
KanayumaruNamed after the Japanese grass, Kusa-zato-jima Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the foot of Moun...
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Tochigi
RyujinLocated in the heart of Tochigi Prefecture, Eight Clouds Shrine is a serene Shinto oasis that honors...
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Tochigi
Located in the scenic hills of Tochigi Prefecture, Matsushima Shrine is a serene Shinto oasis that h...
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栃木県足利市松田町, Tochigi
Princess ToshimahimeToshimahime Shrine, located in the heart of Tochigi Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicate...
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栃木県足利市松田町, Tochigi
nullThe Eight Bridges Shrine, located in the heart of Tochigi Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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栃木県足利市松田町, Tochigi
HachimanThe Kuwabuchi Shrine, located in the heart of Tochigi Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated...
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栃木県足利市松田町, Tochigi
Kamakiri-OkamiLocated in the heart of Footills Park, Kinmu-gu Shrine is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to the de...
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Tochigi
nullProduced at the foot of Mt. Hakone, Satey Shrine in Tochigi Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Tochigi
RyuzuuLocated in the city of Mito, Tochigi Prefecture, Ryuzu Shrine is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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足利市, 栃木県
Inari Okami門田稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of agriculture and fertility, located in the h...
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Tochigi
OyamatsumiAnden Temple, located in Tochigi Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of water and f...
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Tochigi
HachimanLocated in the town of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Eight Horses Temple (Hachi-gatsu In) is a Shinto s...
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Tochigi
Located in the scenic town of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Manzanegashima Shrine is a serene Shinto te...
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Tochigi
Located in the scenic town of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Star Shrine (Hoshimiyajō) is a Shinto shrin...
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Tochigi
HōōjinLocated in the town of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, White Beard Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Shizuoka
InariLocated in the city of Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture, the Inari Shrine is one of Japan's most famous...
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Yamanashi
KunitsukamiKami Futsu no Okami Shrine, also known as the諏訪神社, is a Shinto shrine located in Yamanashi Prefe...
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Kanagawa
FujinJukaijima Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on Jukai Island in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The shrin...
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Shizuoka
Hachiman TenjinLocated in the town of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, White Whisker Shrine is a small Shinto shrine ded...
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Yamanashi
Susa-no-OkamiThe Eight-Fold Temple Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto deity Susa-no-Okami, is a historic site in Yam...
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Shizuoka
Fujin, Raijin, InazumaWhite Mountain Shrine, located in the Japanese Alps of Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the wors...
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