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
Kunitsugu KamiCity Kanzaki Shrine, also known as City Kameyama Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in the city of O...
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Hachiman OkamiTsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine is one of the oldest and most famous shrines in Japan, dedicated to Hachi...
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TenryuTenryu Shrine, located in Osaka, is dedicated to the kami of learning and wisdom, Tenryu. The shrine...
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InariLocated in Osaka, Inari Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines and a must-visit destina...
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Mukai-no-okamiLocated in Osaka, the Mukai-no-Okami Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity of rice and good fortun...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoKami Bara is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines, located in the heart of Osaka. Dedicated to...
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InariCloud-inari Shrine, located in Osaka, is a Shinto temple dedicated to Inari Okami, the god of rice,...
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Fuké Jūjin-ja, a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Osaka, is dedicated to Fuké, the kami of good...
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IezenataIezenatagishisa Shrine in Osaka is dedicated to the Shinto god of the plague, Iezenata, and is also...
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SenninLocated in Osaka, 御幸森天神宮 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of longevity and prosperity,...
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Sakahime MusashiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Takatsukasa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of war and...
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Inari ŌsaeLocated in Osaka, the Ōsae Shrine honors the kami of longevity and good health. Dating back to the E...
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AmaterasuThe Izumi Taisha is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu and her...
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大阪府豊中市, Osaka
Amaterasu ŌmikamiResha no Kami Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture, dedicated to the deit...
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Toyosakimaru no KamiLocated in the Namba Ward of Osaka, Toyosaki Shrine is dedicated to the god of prosperity and abunda...
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SeikokatsutamaThis Ikushima Shinto shrine is located in the heart of Osaka, and its name,生国魂神社 (Seikokatsu-ta...
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Susanoo no OkamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, High Shrine of Kōrakura is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Sakuramichi-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, 桜宮神社御旅所 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the goddess o...
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Hachiman小野八幡神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the protection and prosperity of its...
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Tamayama no OkamiDaybreak Grand Country Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to...
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Iyo-no-KamiLocated in Osaka, Sagae Shrine is dedicated to the deity of good fortune and prosperity. The shrine'...
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TsukuyomiTsukahara Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Osaka, dedicated to the deity Tsukuyomi,...
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Inari ŌkamiOutstanding among Osaka's Shinto shrines, 高津分祠 (Kōtsu Futsu Taisha) is a unique example of a 'ya...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Kusubō Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated to the kami Inari...
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