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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Kariwa no OkamiKariwa no Kami Shrine, located in Osaka, is dedicated to the Shinto goddess of water and fertility,...
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Hie Shrine honors Takehaya Okami, Tsukahara Okumaya, and other kami, but the primary deity is unknownHiding Mon's Hie Shrine, located in Osaka, is dedicated to the worship of Takehaya Okami and Tsukaha...
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Kuyu-yama-tsu-kamiRiver of the North Great Shrine, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of the Kii River and surroun...
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Susano-o須佐男神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the kami of the same name. The shrine i...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Osaka, Ifukuji Shrine is dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, a powerful storm go...
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Gate Guardian門戸天神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the kami of door gods and gate guardian...
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Inari OkamiInasa Shrine, dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of fertility and rice, is a prominent Shint...
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Amaterasu Omikami and Hachiman OkamiDaito-ji Shrine is one of the most revered Shinto shrines in Japan, located in the heart of Osaka's...
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Danbo-no-KamiDanbo Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the Danbo regi...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Osaka, Kūka-ryōan Hachiman-gu is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of war...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Osaka, Big Spade Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the deified...
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ŌkuninushiLocated in the heart of Osaka,湊屋住吉神社 is a prominent Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Izanagi...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Osaka,栄徳稲荷 Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most revered Shinto shrin...
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Wisdom / Good Fortune吉志部神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the kami of wisdom and good fortune. Th...
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The Wako-tsumi Shrine, located in Osaka, is dedicated to the kami of war and strategy. It is believe...
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HachimanLocated in Osaka, Ifukuji Shrine is one of the oldest and most famous Shinto shrines in Japan, dedic...
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Susano-oMatsushita Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of Matsushi...
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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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Suzu-no-kami, Umi-mikotoUzunami Shrine, located in the southern part of Osaka Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedica...
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Inari OkamiLongitana Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka Prefecture, dedicated to the deity Inari Okami,...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Osaka, Eight Swords Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami Hachiman...
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EnmaGood Tree Temple Spring Day Shrine is a Shinto temple located in Osaka, dedicated to the kami of spr...
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Mustu-masamahōjinsha is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the kami of the same name, be...
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InariLocated in the heart of Osaka, 龖神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and prosperity...
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