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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Gunma
Amaterasu愛宕神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Tokora, Gunma Prefecture. Dedicated to Amaterasu,...
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Gunma
InariLocated in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Musashi-machi Inari Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto kami...
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Ishikawa
BenzaitenThe Hon-den in Ishikawa Prefecture is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the goddess of mercy and...
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Ishikawa
Kanazawa-hime no kamiCity Goddess Shrine, located in the heart of Kanazawa, honors the patron kami of the city. The shrin...
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Osaka
FūjinLocated in Osaka Prefecture, Hori川戎神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of agriculture and...
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Osaka
Inari OkamiAkasaka Ue-yama Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Osaka's commercial district, Akasak...
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Osaka
Izanagi, IzanamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Ishikibu Tsurugi no Kami Hoshita Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated t...
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Osaka
Daitōbi OkamiLocated in Osaka Prefecture, the Daitōbi Hongu Shrine is dedicated to the Shintō deity, Daitōbi Okam...
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Osaka
Matsubashino-okamiSasamatsunehashi Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the Minami-ku district of Osaka. Dedicated to...
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Osaka
Kumano Sanzan's most famous Shinto shrine, dedicated to the Kumano kami and known for its stunning a...
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Osaka
HachimanLocated in the heart of Osaka, Takasu Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Hachiman, the...
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Osaka
HachimanLocated in the heart of Osaka, 高木八幡神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of pr...
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Osaka
SusanooAmashihotodaki Jinmu Taisha, also known as Asahiyama Shrine in Japanese, is a Shinto shrine located...
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Osaka
Tail-no-Mikoto/TsunagihimeLocated in the Tsurugicho district of Osaka, Pool-ji Water Shrine has a rich history dating back to...
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Osaka
千僧天神社, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the enshrined kami of Buddh...
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Osaka
藥師堂 Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Osaka, Japan, dedicated to the god of medicine...
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Osaka
Located in the heart of Osaka, Poolawashi Nozamigahara Shrine is a beautiful Shinto temple dedicated...
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Osaka
Located in Osaka Prefecture, City of Kawachi Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Suzurunokami In...
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Osaka
Amaterasu Ōmikami菅原天滿宮 is a Shinto shrine in Osaka, dedicated to the kami Amaterasu Ōmikami and Susanoo no Mikot...
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Osaka
Located in Osaka Prefecture, Ōsaka-tachi-minami Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Sus...
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Osaka
RiverhindenRiverhinden Country Spirit Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Osaka, dedicated to the...
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Osaka
Aratami no OkamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Aratami no Okami Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the dei...
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Osaka
InariWhite Ichijo Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the god of rice and prosperity...
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Osaka
Located in the heart of Osaka, Kin no Tabi Hora Shrine is a revered Shinto temple dedicated to Hora...
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