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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Susanoo no MikotoSpring Day Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu and the go...
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Inari OkamiLocated in Osaka, the Inari Okami Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines, dedicated to...
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Spring Day Shrine, located in Osaka, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of spring and new life...
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ImaharuNamed 'Imaharu Shrine' in English, located in Osaka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto kami of f...
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RyūōLocated in Osaka, 龍浪竜王 Shrine is dedicated to the worship of Ryūgū Ryūō, a powerful dragon god o...
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The Shitennō-ji Temple complex in northern Osaka's Namba district houses two historic Shinto shrines...
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Located in Osaka,御崎八幡神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Benzaiten, revered as a patron...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, City Hall Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the dei...
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Hachiman OkamiLocated in Osaka, Toyotsu-yama no kami of the Eight Gates Shrine is dedicated to Hachiman Okami and...
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Mizuno-yoshino-oka-tsumi-no-kamiMizuno-yoshino Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Mizuno-yoshino-...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Taima Jingu Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god Inari Okami and is...
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FukurōFukurōdaimaishin, or Fukurō Daikami, is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Osaka, dedicated to...
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HetsunagatsukiHei no Tsuchi Okami-jinja is a Shinto shrine in Osaka, dedicated to the kami Hetsunagatsuki, or Bear...
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Ō no YasumaroLocated in the heart of Osaka,藤平大神 Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the deity Ō no Y...
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Okuninushi no KamikamiLocated in the city of Osaka, Kujikoen Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity of good fort...
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nullThe Shirokazumi Taishan Shrine, located in Osaka, is dedicated to the Shinto god of rivers and water...
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Satsuki-no-kamiSatsu-danjin-ya Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the city of Konohana, Osaka Prefecture. Dedicat...
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Ōyama no Okuninushi佐和良義神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka Prefecture, dedicated to the enshrined deity Ōyama...
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Arashi, MizuArashimaya-mizu no Kane Shrine in Osaka is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the gods of water a...
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SusanooDayotsu Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto, a s...
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MikotoLocated in Osaka, the Daibutsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of large or mighty p...
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Sugou-no MikotoLocated in Osaka, Sūgō-jinja Shrine is dedicated to Sūgō-no-Mikoto, a Shinto deity associated with t...
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Amaterasu ŌmikamiTennō-ji Daikannon-san is one of Japan's oldest and most famous shrines, dedicated to the sun goddes...
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nullLocated in the city of Suita, Osaka Prefecture, Tamakura Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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