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
ŌyaThe Ōya Shrine, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Ōya, a kam...
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Inari ŌkamiLocated in the city of Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Eight坂 Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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nullThe sixth heaven Shinto shrine, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, is a lesser-known but fascinating de...
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HachimanLocated in the city of Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Tail-Whipping Eight-Fingered Shrine (尾尻八幡神...
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Kanagawa
Fuji no KamaitachiLocated in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, West Great Bamboo Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Kanagawa
Inari OkamiAutumn Leaves Shrine, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari Okami,...
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Enma-oThis Shinto shrine, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami of mountains and valley...
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InariLocated in the Odawara region of Kanagawa, Aragami Shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto de...
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TamazunokamiLocated in the scenic city of Yokohama, Kamakura's white rock shrine honors the kami of the sea and...
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神奈川県
TsukuyomiTogendai Shrine, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of Mount T...
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Kanagawa
Located in the heart of Kamakura,御霊神社 is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to the protection and...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Shirogane Shrine is a well-preserved example of traditional...
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Kanagawa
HachimanHachiman-gu, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Hachiman, is located in the town of Kamakura, Kan...
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Kanagawa
ShinreiLocated in the Kamakura city of Kanagawa, Eight Saints Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto kami that w...
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Kitasato DaijinKitasato Shrine, located in Kamakura, is dedicated to the Shinto god of education, health, and medic...
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Kanagawa
Fujizakura-no-kamiFukazawa Shrine, located in Fukazawa, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicat...
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Hozu no KamiLocated in the city of Yokohama, Japan, Pool Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the p...
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Fujin, Inari OkamiDayeh Shrine, located in Kamakura Prefecture, Kanagawa, is dedicated to the Shinto deity of the sea...
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InariLocated in the town of Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Mt. Saiko Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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HoteiLeft Horse Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, dedicated to the kami...
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Kanagawa
Shrines dedicated to the Shinto god Susanoo are relatively rare, but those that do exist often share...
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HakuinLocated in the Hakone region of Kanagawa Prefecture, White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto temple dedica...
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nullLocated in the scenic town of Miura, gold mines (金山 meaning 'gold mountain' in Japanese) have been...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoIse Grand Shrine, located in Miura, Kanagawa Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrine...
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