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
富津市, 千葉県
Furihashi no OkamiKasuga Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan is dedicated to the Shinto deity Kasuga Okami, but the En...
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館山市, 千葉県
Ō-no-MiyaSuban-jinsha, also known as Suban Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in Itamitsu-cho of Kamakura, no...
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南房総市, 千葉県
King's Shrine, located in Narita City, was originally established in the early Heian period (794-118...
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館山市, 千葉県
Tsukuyomilocated in the heart of makabe city,御嶽神社 is a historic shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of fe...
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富津市, 千葉県
HachimanLocated in the city of Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, the Hachimangū Shrine is one of the most famous...
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富津市, 千葉県
Located in Richen, Izu Peninsula, Richen Eighteen Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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南房総市, 千葉県
Fujimori OkamiFujimori Shrine, located in the heart of Sanford, Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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君津市, 千葉県
Amaterasu OmikamiLocated in Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture, the Daikyo Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun...
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富津市, 千葉県
Located in the city of Richo, Chiba Prefecture, the Eight Stage Shrine is one of the oldest shrines...
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館山市, 千葉県
HoutonokamiLocated in Nakatsugawa City, Nagano Prefecture, the Kokuryu Shrine is dedicated to the god of storms...
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鴨川市, 千葉県
HachimanLocated in the city of 鴨川, 千葉県's Eight Horseshoe Shrine (Hachimangū) is one of Japan's most fam...
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鴨川市, 千葉県
Pattebuku no KamiLocated in the city of Katsura, Shizuoka Prefecture, Pattebuku no Kami Shrine is a Shinto shrine ded...
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鴨川市, 千葉県
Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Kamakura, prefecture of Kanagawa, but also believed to be the original and pr...
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鴨川市, 千葉県
TateiTateishi Shinto Shrine, dedicated to the deity Tatei, is located in Tateishi Park on the eastern coa...
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館山市, 千葉県
OkuninushiLocated in the city of Tsukuba, Chiba Prefecture, Goryu Shrine is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrin...
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鴨川市, 千葉県
Tsukiyomi-no-kamiDayo Jinsha is a Shinto shrine located in Ryogae, Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to the god of fertilit...
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館山市, 千葉県
Tsukisaburo Okami, Tsuneshiro OkamiTsukishima Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the sea, Tsukisaburo Okami, and Tsunesh...
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館山市, 千葉県
National Guardian国司神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Tsukimi-cho, Hatsu-machi, Chiba City, located on the eastern...
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鴨川市, 千葉県
Hachiman OkamiLocated in the heart of 鴨川市, 八雲神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of clouds and storm...
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南房総市, 千葉県
Inari OkamiLocated in the scenic city of Hadatō, a port town on the eastern coast of Japan's main island, Asama...
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富津市, 千葉県
Nininata-no-MikotoLocated in the Chiba Prefecture, Richa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Nininata-no-Mikoto, a...
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富津市, 千葉県
Fudai no KamiFudai-no-ma Shrine, located in the city of Richu, Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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富津市, 千葉県
HachimatonokamiEight Horses Shrine, located in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to...
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富津市, 千葉県
HachimanLocated in the city of Richi, Chiba Prefecture, the eight-spoked shrine (Hachimangū) is one of Japan...
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