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
Konodai Tenmangu Shrine
Ibaraki
Sugawara no MichizaneKonodai Tenmangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to Sugawara...
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Konpira Shrine
Ibaraki
Fujitoku no OkamiLocated in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, Konpira Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Koroku Shrine
Ibaraki
nullLocated in the city of Sakurako, Ibaraki Prefecture, Koroku Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to t...
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Kosanrei shrine
Ibaraki
KosanreiKosanrei Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the god of agriculture and fertility...
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Kosodate Shrine
Ibaraki
nullKosodate Shrine, located in the town of Higashiwari, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Kosuge-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
OkadaiKosuge-jinja Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Okadai...
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Kumano Jinja
柏市, Ibaraki
nullKumano Jinja, located in the city of Sakurakai, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Kumano Shrine
Ibaraki
Kumano OkamiLocated in the Ibaraki Prefecture, Kumano Shrine is a Shinto temple that honors the gods of the Kuma...
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Kumano Shrine
Ibaraki
Kumano Shrine, located in the prefecture of Ibaraki is not a traditional location for this shrine. H...
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Kumano Shrine
Ibaraki
Sanzan no kamiKumano Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the legendary god of w...
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Kurihara Hikawa-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
Kurihara Hikawa-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Tōma, Ibaraki Prefecture. The...
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Kuriyama Hie Shrine
Ibaraki
HieKuriyama Hie Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the northern part of Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated...
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Maijima Inari Shrine
Ibaraki
InariLocated on a small island in the Izu Strait, Maijima Inari Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most...
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Massaki Inari Shrine
Ibaraki
Massaki Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the scenic town of Kinugawa on the shores of Lake...
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Matami-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
Matami-no-kamiLocated in the coastal town of Kamakura, Matami-jinja Shrine is dedicated to Matami-no-kami, a kami...
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Meiji Shrine
Ibaraki
Tenno (Emperor)Meiji Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empr...
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Michiba Katori Shrine
Ibaraki
HieLocated in the town of Mikage, Ibaraki Prefecture, Michiba Katori Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Mikawa Inari Shrine
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiLocated in Ibaraki Prefecture, Mikawa Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of rice...
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Mikazuki Shrine
Ibaraki
Mikazuki-no-kamiMikazuki Shrine, located in the town of Kamakura in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Mimeguri Jinja
Ibaraki
nullMimeguri Jinja, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the three...
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Minami-Mizumoto Fuji Shrine
Ibaraki
FujisamaMinami-Mizumoto Fuji Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deit...
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Minori Shrine
Ibaraki
Amaterasu ŌmikamiLocated in the scenic town of Ibaraki, Minori Shrine is a serene Shinto temple dedicated to the deit...
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Misaki Inari Shrine
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiMisaki Inari Shrine, located in the town of Kamakura, Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto...
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Misaki Inari Shrine
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiLocated in the town of Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Misaki Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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