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
Kanagawa
Located in the city of Hayato, Kagoshima Prefecture, 徳島御嶽神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to th...
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TsukuyomiThe Twelve Shrine, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the twelve powerf...
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EnmeiSanno-ori Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture. Dedicated...
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Amaterasu ŌmikamiThe Kōno Shrine, located in Kamakura, Kanagawa, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice, Ina...
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Bishamotsu-OkamiSanno Eight-Horsemukesha Shrine, located in the town of Higashi-Meguro in Kanagawa Prefecture, is a...
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SuijinLocated in the heart of Kanagawa Prefecture, Suiden Temple is a serene Shinto oasis that honors the...
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Koyasan Okami國栄稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, dedicated to the god of go...
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FujinLocated in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Sanrizuka Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god o...
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Hachiman佐野二本松 Shrine, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity of agriculture a...
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HachimanAutumn Leaves Shrine is dedicated to the kami of the autumn harvest, ensuring a bountiful crop seaso...
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Inari OkamiMt. Hikosan-gu Shrine, located in Hayakawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, is dedicated to Inari Okami. As a s...
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ShinreiDeeply revered as a kami of good fortune and prosperity, Deep Good God Shrine is nestled in the hear...
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InariLocated in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, the Vizuki-zuka Inari Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto go...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, San'emon-jiya is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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InariLocated in the city of Odawara, north of Tokyo, Nordōjō Inari Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and...
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The Nabemonia Shrine, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of war...
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Inari OkamiAncient Kemmei Shrine, located in the heart of Hakone, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari Okami,...
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Fujin, Raijin, InariLocated in the city of Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Horiyoshigotennojinja Shrine is a Shinto temple...
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Located in the city of Yokohama, the Tenjin Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of learni...
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The god of music and dance, Amaterasu-Ōmikami is revered at the Godai Shrine in Kuroba, Kanagawa Pre...
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Hachiman OkamiLocated in Kamakura, the city of legendary samurai warriors and majestic temples, the Hon-den Shrine...
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TenjinLocated in the heart of Odawara, Okamura-Tenmangu Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to the Shinto de...
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InariLocated in the heart of Yokohama, o-dōin-ya (oindayya) Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to Inari...
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Kozue-no-KamiKōzui-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, and is dedicated to...
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