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.
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Sugawara no MichizaneLocated in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, Tenjinsha Shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane,...
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Tamayama-no-KamiLocated in the scenic town of Takasaki, Saitama Prefecture, Middle Ice River Shrine is a Shinto temp...
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Namazu-e日比田氷川神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Sakura, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It is on...
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TenzūgamiLocated in the heart of Japan's technology hub, the Tenzū-gami Shrine in Saitama Prefecture honors t...
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Inari OkamiBukkaidō Inari is a Shinto shrine in Saitama Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Inari Okami, th...
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Okinotenjinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the seaside town of Shirahama, Saitama Prefecture. Dedi...
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InariLocated in the heart of Hitachi Seaside Park, Hikawa Shrine is dedicated to the deity Inari Okami, r...
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Oiwa no kamiThe Oiwa Shrine, dedicated to the kami of the cow pond, is a Shinto shrine located in the Kanda neig...
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Tenjin愛宕神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, known for its bea...
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Uzumaki下新井熊野神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Saitama Prefecture, dedicated to the deity of bears and...
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InariMaruyamashi Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kamo, Saitama Prefecture. Dedicat...
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ArimatsukamiArimatsuka Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is dedicated to Arimatsukami, a Shinto deity belie...
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HimewaHimewa-juku Misasagi Shrine, a Shinto shrine located in Saitama Prefecture, is dedicated to the god...
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Amaterasu OmikamiLocated in Saitama, the Icy River Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Amaterasu Omikami, worship...
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Inari OkamiNorth永井稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Saitama Prefecture, dedicated to the god of rice and...
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InariWoodland Shrine Inari is dedicated to the Shinto god of rice and fertility, Inari Okami. Located in...
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InariLocated in the heart of Ibaraki, Saitama, and part of the Narita Sanzan sacred sites, 稲荷神社 (Inar...
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Inari OkamiAbove South Field Shrine, located in the heart of Kamakura's historic district, is a revered Shinto...
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Tamayū-hime-no-kami (Cloud Goddess)The Eight Clouds Shrine, located in the heart of Saitama Prefecture, is a serene Shinto temple dedic...
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Ama-no-Okami (Sun Goddess) / Hachiman (God of War)Aiya-taisha is a Shinto shrine in Saitama, Japan dedicated to the god of fire and lightning. It is o...
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InariThe Tochigi Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Toki, Tochigi Prefecture on the i...
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Inari OkamiOtake Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Ogawa, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The shrine...
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InariLocated in the heart of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Toyokawa Inari Shrine is a serene Shinto tem...
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Nekojin (Cat Kami) nullPoki-kegai Hikokuryu Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Miyūka, Saitama Prefecture, Jap...
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