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
Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in Osaka, Eight Horses Temple Shrine is one of the most famous Shinto shrines dedicated to t...
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Ume no HikinaLocated in the heart of Osaka, Ume no Hikina Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Ume no Hikina ka...
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InariHotegaoka Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous and historic Shinto shr...
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Mabushi OkuninushiRinno-ji Temple Shrine is a Shinto temple located in Osaka, Japan. The shrine is famous for its beau...
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Susanoo-no-Mikoto多聞六神社 is a Shinto shrine in Osaka, dedicated to the six great kami of heaven and earth, includi...
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HachimanNarita-san Hachiman Shrine, dedicated to the god of war and patron deity of sailors and travelers, i...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Osaka, 四條畷神社 (Shirotori-gashi Shrine) is a historic Shinto shrine dedic...
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Haya-HimeHana-Obi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Bayashi District of Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Dedicated...
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nullLocated in the heart of Osaka, 素盞嗚神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami, Susa-no-ohime, w...
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Tomi-no-Osoko-yasukuniLocated in the heart of Osaka, Tomi no Yasukuni Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Tomi-no-Osoko-...
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Jikininki no kamiLocated in Osaka,祖霊社 Shrine is dedicated to the vengeful spirit of a samurai who died under myste...
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TakemikazuchiRecruit Soul Hall is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the kami of commerce and prosper...
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Higan-tsurugi no Okami春日神社, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of spring and fertil...
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Osaka
nullRyogoken Shrine, dedicated to the kami of war and military protection, is a historic Shinto site loc...
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Inazuma no Kami, InaginoyeInsaiki-ji Shrine, located in Osaka's Shitennoji district, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the...
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Myōchin-gū is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the god of intuition and wisdom. The sh...
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TenjinThe Shukuba no Tsukaya Shrine in Osaka, dedicated to the god of good fortune and prosperity, is a no...
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TenjinLocated in the heart of Osaka, 下田原天満宮 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Tenjin,...
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Inari OkamiInasa Shrine, located in Osaka, is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines dedicated to the rice g...
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Osaka
Inari Okami, Fujin Raijin, Susanoo no MikotoLocated in Osaka Prefecture, the Two-Temple Shrine is dedicated to three principal kami: Inari Okami...
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Osaka
Tennō-ōjinLocated in the heart of Osaka,椋白龍社 is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of good fortu...
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Osaka
Takemikazuchi, Inari中真神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Osaka, Hyogo Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated...
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InariLocated in the heart of Osaka, 鎮守稲荷神社 is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Inari...
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