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 OkamiLocated in Osaka, Toyokawa Inari Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of rice and fertilit...
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Kasuganokami楠玉神社, located in the heart of Osaka, is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the enshrined kami,...
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Nakatsuma no OkamiNakamura Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of comme...
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RyūjinEight-tailed Heaven Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the enshrined deity Ryu...
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Ō no YasukuniDaidoshō Shrine, located in Osaka, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Ō no Yasukuni, a kami associated...
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NingajoNankouji Shrine, located in Osaka, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the sea and navigatio...
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Fujin RaijinOne-monosuke Taisha is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka's Higashinakazuki district, dedicated to the...
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Sakamoto no OkamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Sakamoto-jinja Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated to the go...
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Susanoo難波神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka Prefecture, dedicated to the deity Susanoo, known as Ōs...
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ŌjinHigh Royal Progeny Spirit Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka, is a historic Shinto temple dedicat...
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Hachiman OkamiThe Adda Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Hachiman Okami and is...
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TamayamushiFutsu-oden-gu Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of prote...
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InazumaThe Ōsaka-taisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Inazuma, known as the deity of thunder and...
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InariInada Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the worship of Inar...
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AmaterasuA Shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, located on a hill in Osaka. The shrine's main hall...
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Located in Osaka Prefecture, the Shrine of Izumo no Okami in Kuruno, Okayama Prefecture is believed...
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Otohime千里山神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the Naniwa Park of Osaka, dedicated to the kami of the moun...
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HachimanLocated in Osaka, Okahigashiya Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity Hachiman, a...
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Ō-in ( Tennō)Tennō-Ō-in Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is dedicated to the deified spirits of emperors and...
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Fudu-no-mori-jinja, located in the heart of Osaka, has a rich history dating back to the Heian perio...
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SusanooKawahatsu Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of agricultu...
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夜疑神社, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of darkness and dou...
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SusanooSophia Shrine, located in Osaka, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice, water, and prosper...
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Susanoo厳島神社 (Sumiyoshimae Shrine) is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, known for its...
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