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
Mitake Shrine
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiMitake Shrine, located in the town of Nihonmatsu in Ibaraki Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest Shi...
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Mito Shrine
Ibaraki
Hachiman ŌkamiMito Shrine, located in the historic city of Mito, is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity...
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Mitsumine-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
Mitsumine-jinja Shrine, located in the Fujioka District of Ibaraki Prefecture, is a revered Shinto s...
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Miyawaki-Kashima Shrine
Ibaraki
nullMiyawaki-Kashima Shrine, located in the scenic town of Kashima in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto te...
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Moro Shrine
Ibaraki
Amatsukami-mitama no KamiMoro Shrine, located in the town of Sakura, Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the deity of fertili...
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Moto-Mishima-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
Ninjin, KishinōMoto Mishima Shrine, located in the town of Yuki, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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MutsumiInari Shrine
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiMutsumiInari Shrine, located in the town of Miyako, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Myogi-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
Hachiman OkamiLocated in the city of Ibaraki, Myogi-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Hachima...
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Myōken Shrine
Ibaraki
Myōken Shrine is primarily dedicated to the kami of good luck and fortune, as well as other local deities such as the Kamui of prosperity and protection.Located in the town of Tomobe, Ibaraki Prefecture, Myōken Shrine is dedicated to the kami of good lu...
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Nakamachi Hikawa-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
InariNakamachi Hikawa-jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the town of Kamakura, Ibaraki Prefecture...
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Nanae Inari Shrine
Ibaraki
Inari OkamiNanae Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Ina...
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Nanakura-inari-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
Nanakura-inari-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to the worsh...
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Nanasha-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
Nanasha-jinja Shrine is a small Shinto temple located in the town of Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture. De...
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Nanaura-benzaiten Shrine
Ibaraki
BenzaitenNanaura-benzaiten Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to Benzaiten, t...
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Nezu Shrine
Ibaraki
OkuninushiNezu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Nishi, Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to the de...
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Niijuku Hie Jinja
Ibaraki
Located in the historic city of Ibaraki, Niijuku Hie Jinja Shrine is dedicated to the kami of the Ni...
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Nishiarai Temmangu Shrine
Ibaraki
Sugawara no MichizaneNishiarai Temmangu Shrine is a Shinto temple located in Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to the god of...
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Nitta Koroku-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
Hara-no-nakatsukuni-no-kami, Inari OkamiNitta Koroku-jinja Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of...
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North Soka Hikawa Shrine
Ibaraki
nullLocated in the rural town of Higashi-Morofushi, Ibaraki Prefecture, North Soka Hikawa Shrine is a le...
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Oarai Isosaki Jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
RyujinLocated in the city of Oarai, Ibaraki Prefecture, Oarai Isosaki Jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedi...
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Obara-jinja Shrine
Ibaraki
Ōhōmori-Ōno-mikotoObara-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Sōka, Ibaraki Prefecture. The shrine is...
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Oda-Yasaka Shrine
Ibaraki
Okuninushi no KamiLocated in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, Oda-Yasaka Shrine is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedicated...
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Ogi Mishima Shrine
Ibaraki
InariLocated in the scenic Omiya Park, Ogi Mishima Shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines, with a histor...
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Oguhachiman Shrine
Ibaraki
HachimanLocated in the prefecture of Ibaraki, Oguhachiman Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated to th...
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