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
Fukugosho SamaLocated in the heart of Osaka, Fukugosho Sama Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to Fukugosho...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoThe Spring Day Shrine, located in Osaka, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Am...
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SusanooLocated in the heart of Osaka, Shipari Shrine is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of ma...
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This Shinto shrine in Osaka's Kita-ku is dedicated to a lesser-known kami, and its architecture refl...
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SusanooLocated in Osaka, 素佐男神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Susanoo, known as the storm god...
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nullLocated in Osaka Prefecture, the Eight Saints' Shrine, also known as Yasaka Shrine, is a Shinto shri...
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Fusen no KamiLocated in Osaka, the Shirakami Taisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inazuma Okami, but its primar...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Osaka, Board Inn Eight-Faced God Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicate...
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Located in Osaka, the Buddhist Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to various kami, including Ryujin...
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SusuwatariLocated in the Kansai region,清风神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of wind and purificat...
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ManjōtarōThe Manjōtarō Shrine in Osaka is dedicated to the god of commerce and prosperity, Manjōtarō. This sh...
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Ryūryū no OkamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, 白龍大明神 Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to Ryūryū no Oka...
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Susa-no-oLocated in the heart of Osaka, 稲生神社 is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Susa-no-o,...
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InariLocated in the heart of Osaka, Shirokanedai Shrine is a prominent Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari O...
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大阪市, 大阪府
Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Shinmei, RaijinThe Shitennō-ji Temple, also known as the Konan Taisha Shrine in Osaka, is a historic Shinto shrine...
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大阪市, 大阪府
AmaterasuOrchid Shrine, Osaka's oldest Shinto shrine, was established in 645 CE and is dedicated to the sun g...
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大阪市, 大阪府
Susanoo-no-Mikoto, multiple local kamiThe Eight-Horned Shrine, located in Osaka's city center, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the K...
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大阪市, 大阪府
ReshaResha no Tsukisago Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the god of prosperity an...
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堺市, 大阪府
Moon Island Shrine, located in Bayashi-ku, Osaka, is dedicated to the Shinto god of fishing and pros...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoThe Eight-Horned Shrine in Osaka, dedicated to the powerful deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto, is one of Japan...
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InariIzumo Taishasai, also known as Inari Okumya or simply Inari Shrine in Osaka, is a Shinto shrine dedi...
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InariLocated in the heart of Osaka, Toyotake Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice...
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Ryogoku-sanRyogoku Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka's entertainment district, is a sacred Shinto site that...
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UnknownShōmatsu-jinja and Matsukaze-jinja are two Shinto shrines located in the Tsuruhashi district of Osak...
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