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
岸和田市, 大阪府
Enma沼天神宮 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kanbe, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Dedicated to the...
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能勢町, 大阪府
SukunabikonaLocated in Oji, Osaka Prefecture, Kusazao Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the gods of rice, f...
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大阪市, 大阪府
SusanooLocated in Osaka city, Eight Horses Temple Grand Shrine is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in...
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堺市, 大阪府
Fukutomi no OkamiEight坂神社 is a Shinto shrine located in堺市, Osaka Prefecture. Dedicated to the kami of eight path...
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寝屋川市, 大阪府
nullLocated in Namba, Osaka, Takatogawa High Temple (Takamatsu) has a history dating back to the Heian p...
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大阪市, 大阪府
HachimanLocated in Osaka's city center, Akasaka Shrine is a prominent Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of...
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堺市, 大阪府
InariLocated in the city of Namba, Osaka Prefecture's western hub, 菅原神社 (Mizuno Shrine) has been a be...
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堺市, 大阪府
Wild Meadow Shrine, located in Bayashi District of Osaka Prefecture, is a sacred Shinto site that ha...
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堺市, 大阪府
Located in the heart of Bayside district in Osaka Prefecture, Eight Hills Shrine is a serene oasis t...
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堺市, 大阪府
Haya-HimeHana-Obi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Bayashi District of Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Dedicated...
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大阪市, 大阪府
nullLocated in Osaka City, Anbe no Yomei Jingū is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Anbe no Yomei, a legendar...
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松原市, 大阪府
Myodojyo is a Shinto shrine located in Matsubara city, Osaka prefecture. It is dedicated to Fudo Myo...
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東大阪市, 大阪府
Mitoda no OkamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Mitoda Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of th...
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大阪市, 大阪府
nullThe Kōmyū-jinsha, a Shinto shrine located in Osaka's heart, is dedicated to the worship of various k...
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堺市, 大阪府
SusanooLocated in the city of Ōsaka, Philosopher's Path Shrine is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in...
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大阪市, 大阪府
Arai no TsukasaLocated in Osaka city, Arai no Tsukasa Shrine is dedicated to the deified spirit of Princess Ariwara...
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大阪狭山市, 大阪府
RyujinLocated in Osaka, Ryujinsha Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the dragon deity Ryujin, revered...
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田尻町, 大阪府
TsukuyomiSpring Day Shrine, located in the scenic town of Tadiri, Osaka Prefecture, is dedicated to Tsukuyomi...
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堺市, 大阪府
菱木神社, located in the heart of Bayonne's city center, is a sacred Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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大阪府
Matsumiya TakemitsuUpper Matsuyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the deity of prosperity and...
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大阪市, 大阪府
Susanoo-no-MikotoThe Eight-Horned Shrine in Osaka, dedicated to the powerful deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto, is one of Japan...
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茨木市, 大阪府
Futsu Mizuno-Ōnosato no KamiFutsu Mizunouryōshinsha Shrine in Citsukushi, Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Futs...
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能勢町天王, 大阪府
nullDeep Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Sensō-ji, Kōsei-cho, in the city of Kōsei in Osak...
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