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
Saitama
Located in the city of Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, Kawasaki Ichi no Tani Shrine is a Shinto shrine...
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Toshigaya FusoshiResha no Iki Shrine, dedicated to the god of prosperity and good fortune, is located in the town of...
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Ryujin, KokuryuKokuryu Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Kokuryu and...
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Amaterasu ŌmikamiLocated in the heart of Hitachi Seaside City, Omiya Shrine, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amateras...
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Hikoboshi no YamabushiAurora Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto deity of winter and snow, is located in the northern part of...
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InariTokoroten Shrine, located in the city of Omitomo, Kagoshima Prefecture, is dedicated to a Shinto kam...
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Susanowo-gamiLocated in the scenic town of Kamako, Saitama Prefecture, San'etsu Shinshinji Shrine is dedicated to...
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Inari OkamiWhite Whisker Shrine, located in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto kami kn...
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nullLocated in the town of Higashimatsudo, Saitama Prefecture, Tennozu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicat...
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Hachiman OkamiHighly revered in the local community, 高麗川神社 (Korea River Shrine) is a Shinto shrine located in...
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Located in the heart of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, the Nishi-odori Shrine, also known as Nishi-...
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FujinLocated in the heart of Saitama, Eight-Haired Shrine is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to Fujin,...
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Natori Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of prosperity and protection, Ryujin. Located...
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InariLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, Eight-Horse Temple Rice Shrine is a prominent Shinto shr...
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InariLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, Eight Clouds Shrine is a serene Shinto temple dedicated...
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Inari楢姫稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, dedicated to...
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KinryuKinryu-kuo Daijoten is a Shinto shrine in Saitama, Japan dedicated to the god of commerce and prospe...
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nullLocated in Saitama Prefecture, Takato Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity of the same n...
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Amaterasulocated in the heart of Minami-Saitama, the city is renowned for its beautiful scenery and historic...
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Tendoshinsha is dedicated to Amaterasu and Hachiman.Tendoshinsha, a Shinto shrine in Saitama Prefecture dedicated to the kami of heaven and earth, offer...
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Ryū ŌjinThe Shitake Ryū Ōjin Shrine in Saitama Prefecture is dedicated to the Dragon God of Water, a signifi...
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BenzaitenMokozan Banjo-in Six Frog Hall is a Shinto shrine located in Mokuzan, a district in the city of Hita...
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Sugawara no MichizaneLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, Tenjinsha Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to t...
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InariLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, 熊野神社 is a prominent Shinto shrine dedicated to the w...
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