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's Namba district, Kanzan Inari Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary dedicated to the rice g...
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HachimanLongo Shrine, dedicated to the god of rice and fertility, is one of the oldest shrines in Osaka Pref...
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Ōkawa TaishōgamiThe ancient shrine of Ōkawa Taishōgami in Osaka is dedicated to the revered kami, believed to be the...
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Musubi no KamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Armory Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Musubi no Kami, a kami...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoShrines dedicated to the Shinto god Susanoo-no-Mikoto are relatively rare, but the Susanoo-ga-hara S...
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SusanooAkakawa Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the Akakawa...
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Ōmi-no-kamiThe Ōmi-Ōsac Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of Omi and...
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SusanooKunigami Grand Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka, is one of Japan's most revered Shinto shrines...
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Otori-gamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, 舞子六神社 is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the six powerful k...
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The Ōtani Shrine in Osaka is dedicated to the Shinto deity of agriculture, fertility, and prosperity...
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Ōin塩屋若宮神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the god Ōin, patron deity of salt and...
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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Shiro no Osakabe Inari Shrine is a small yet serene Shinto oasis that...
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Hachiman-no-kamiMiyano-oe Shrine, located in the Kita-ku district of Osaka, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Hachima...
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InariLocated in the heart of Osaka, Mieboshi Inari Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of rice...
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Aramatsu no OkamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, below valley (shimo-ya) Upper above valley (jō-arikawa) Shrine is a S...
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AmaterasuLocated in the Higashi-Sumiyoshi-ku ward of Osaka, Sei Mei Wakamiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedica...
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nullLocated in the heart of Osaka, Tanegashima Stone Shrine is a serene oasis nestled among modern skysc...
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EbisuLocated in the heart of Osaka, Flower Field Island Shrine is a historic Shinto site dedicated to the...
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Yamatsumi-no-kamiLocated in Osaka, 荒田八幡神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of good fortune, prosperity,...
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Susa-no-OkamiPrasaden Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the deity Susa-no-Okami, who is be...
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Kunitsugu KamiCity Kanzaki Shrine, also known as City Kameyama Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in the city of O...
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Hachiman OkamiTsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine is one of the oldest and most famous shrines in Japan, dedicated to Hachi...
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TenryuTenryu Shrine, located in Osaka, is dedicated to the kami of learning and wisdom, Tenryu. The shrine...
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InariLocated in Osaka, Inari Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines and a must-visit destina...
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