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
Chiba
HachimanThe eight-spoked torii gate at八幡様 Shrine in Chiba marks the entrance to the revered Shinto site,...
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Chiba
稲蒼神社, located in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of rice and prosperi...
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Chiba
Inari OkamiLocated in the coastal town of Kamakura, Chiba Prefecture's Inari Shrine is one of Japan's most famo...
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Chiba
ŌdaijinLocated in the heart of Tokyo, Big (Ōdai) Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most revered Shinto sh...
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Chiba
Amaterasu ŌmikamiDayo-jin-sha is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. B...
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Chiba
Ninigi no MikotoLocated in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, Eight-Sacred-Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the wo...
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Chiba
Okuninushi, Takemikazuchi, HikoboshiKasamigaya Shrine is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in Japan, located on a hilltop in the Kas...
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Chiba
Sakuragahara Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Saku, Nagano Prefecture, which was originally loca...
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Chiba
厳島神社, also known as Ise-Shima Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Ded...
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Chiba
Inari OkamiLocated in the Chiba Prefecture, Rock崎 Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, th...
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Chiba
Tenman OkamiLocated in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, Tenman-kyo is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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Chiba
SusanooTsukimi Shrine, located on a small island in Sagami Bay, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun god...
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Chiba
Located in the city of Sodegaura, Chiba Prefecture,諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami...
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Chiba
Otohime厳島神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the goddess Otohime, who is be...
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Kamikobara, Chiba
Located in the heart of Kamikobara, Sui Shrine is a tranquil Shinto sanctuary that honors the spirit...
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Kamikobara, Chiba
Dayo OkamiDayo Shrine, located in Kamikobara, Chiba Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the g...
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Kamogawa, Chiba
Yatsuhashishi no KamiLocated in the city of Kamogawa, Chiba Prefecture, Eight Clouds Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated...
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Chiba
Kanaya-taisha, a Shinto shrine in Chiba Prefecture dedicated to the kami of the forest and mountain...
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Chiba
nullLocated in the scenic Chiba Prefecture, Mount Izunuma Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity of the...
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Chiba
Hayato-kamiWhite Horses Shrine, located in the city of Tateyama in Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicat...
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Chiba
SusanooAddo Shrine, located in the city of Saitama, is a Shinto shrine that enshrines the god of the soil a...
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Chiba
Amaterasu OmikamiLocated in the city of Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, Eight Halls Shrine is one of Japan's most promine...
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Chiba
AmabieLocated in the historic city of Choshi, Chņba's Shousha Shrine has been a significant Shinto site si...
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Chiba
Ryŏ-ga-rinDayrè-jinja, a Shinto shrine located in the town of Katsura in Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to the...
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