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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Osaka
Inari OkamiInokashira Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka, is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto god of ric...
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FūjinLocated in the heart of Osaka, Shitennō-ji Temple, also known as Okunoin-zashiki or Tsutenkaku-zashi...
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Arakawa no KamiArakawa no Kami Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the...
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Takigiri Shrine, located in Osaka's Konohana Ward, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of wealt...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoAi-e-dan Jingusha is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikam...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Osaka, Koen-ji Temple was originally a Buddhist temple but later converted t...
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Tamayori-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Osaka, Hieten-jinja Shrine is a sacred space that honors the kami of longevi...
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Hachiman宝ノ海神社, located in Osaka, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sea god Hachiman and also enshrine...
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Clear-Origins Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the worship of th...
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Susanoo-no-kamiLocated in Osaka, Shitennō-ji Temple is one of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples and has a long histor...
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Sugawara no MichizaneLocated in the heart of Osaka, 柳原天神 (Nagatomi Tenjin) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Sugawara n...
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InariLocated in the heart of Osaka, 柳原稲荷 Shrine is a serene oasis nestled among the bustling streets...
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InariLocated in the heart of Osaka,吉田稲荷神社 is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the...
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nullFukuyama Taisho, located in Osaka, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deities of agriculture and pr...
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Inari OkamiTadotsu Inari Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka's Tadotsu district, is a sacred Shinto site reve...
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TenjinThe Asahiyama Grand Shrine, dedicated to the kami of dawn and enlightenment, is a historic Shinto si...
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Okuninushi no KamiLocated in the scenic Kumano region of western Japan,杭瀬熊野神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Ok...
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IsamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Spring Palace Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the kam...
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Tenju Hime no MikotoThe Tenju Hime no Miko Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity of fert...
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Inari OkamiKasedanji Shrine, located in Osaka's Tsuruhashi neighborhood, is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shint...
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Osaka
Unagi Okami愛宛神社 (Unagi-jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, Japan. Dedicated to Unagi Okami, the dra...
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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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中央区, Osaka
Inari, OkuninushiLocated in the heart of Osaka's central district, High Priestess Shrine (高津宮) is a lesser-known S...
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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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