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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Inari OkamiTennō-ji Sando Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka, is dedicated to the Shinto god of agriculture...
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Tamayori-OkamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Forest Mountain Shrine (森山之神社) is a historic Shinto shrine dedic...
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Goryu OkamiThe Goryu Taisha is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the kami of wealth and prosperity...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoWater and Heavenly kami Shitenno-ji Temple is one of Japan's oldest temples, dedicated to the worshi...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Osaka, Ifukuji-dera's sister shrine, Ōmiya Hachiman Shrine, honors the Shint...
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Seiwa TakamatsunushiLocated in Osaka, the Shrine of Seiwa Takamatsunushi is dedicated to the Shinto god Seiwa Takamatsun...
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Ishimaru TaishōgamiLocated in Osaka, the Ishimaru Taishōgami Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity of prospe...
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White Dragon GodThe Shirai-donokami Taishashin Shrine in Osaka is dedicated to the white dragon god, a powerful and...
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Inari ŌkamiInagoda Misasagi is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to Inari Ōkami, the kami of rice and...
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nullLocated in Osaka, the Old Castle Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of prosperity and...
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SusanooThe Ishibashi Shrine, dedicated to the god of rice, is a historic Shinto shrine located in Osaka's K...
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Crow godThe Shitennō-ji Temple in Osaka is home to the venerable worship of Kuromon-gashira-sama, a kami ass...
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InariGekko-ya Inari Taishikan is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice, fertility, and prosperity....
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DaikokutenThe Seven Gods of Good Fortune, also known as Shichi Fukuen, are enshrined at this Osaka shrine. Fou...
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DaikokutenThe Daikokuten Shrine in Osaka is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of wealth and prosperity, Dai...
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Inari OkamiFukuyongenbushin is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the deity Inari Okami, specifical...
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RyujinLocated in Osaka, Hamamatsuryo Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Ryujin, associated with the s...
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SeiryuLocated in the city of Osaka, Seiryu-jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity of water...
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Susanoo no kamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, the Jinmeigū Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of the s...
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Wakamiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Osaka, dedicated to the gods of prosperit...
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Inari ŌkamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Ara熊稲荷神社 is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Ōkami, th...
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Musubi-no-MikadoLocated in the Higashimaki District of Osaka, Musubi-no-Mikado Shrine is dedicated to Musubi-no-Mika...
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TsukuyomiKatsuragi Water God Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is dedicated to the water kami of Katsuragi...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Osaka, Kofu-Ubata Hachiman Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the...
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