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.
30,440 shrines found
Osaka
TakemitsukeLocated in the heart of Osaka, Okahaya Taikamizuka Shrine is a serene Shinto sanctuary dedicated to...
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kishiwada, Osaka
Tokusabu no kamiTokusabu Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Kishiwada, Osaka Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of t...
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Osaka
Kuari-no-Kami生野八坂神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the worship of Kūri no Kami, a kami a...
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Osaka
Kumano Okūno MihitoKumano Grand Shrine in Kumano, Wakayama Prefecture, was originally a sacred site established by Empe...
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Osaka
Amaterasu and SusanooNanji Shrine, located in Osaka's Namba district, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the worship o...
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Osaka
EbisuImanoumi Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka, is dedicated to Ebisu, the Shinto god of wealth and...
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Osaka
Amaterasu Ara-Tama廣田神社, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Ara-Tama, the Shint...
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Osaka
Hachiman OkamiLocated in Osaka, the Wa no Kane Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of harvest and ferti...
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Osaka
ŌjinLocated in Osaka,樓現宮證誠神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity who governs destiny and fa...
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Osaka
Inari ŌkamiThis Shinto shrine, dedicated to Inari Ōkami, is one of the most famous and iconic shrines in Japan,...
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Osaka
EnmaEight-horned god Enma, protector of fishermen and sailors, is enshrined at Eight Horseshoe Shrine in...
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Osaka
BenzaitenLove and Fertility Shrine located in the heart of Osaka, dedicated to Benzaiten, the Shinto goddess...
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Osaka
The Shinsei Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka, is dedicated to the worship of the kami Amabie, a...
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Osaka
nullMatsue no Okami is the primary deity enshrined at Matsue-jinja Shrine in Matsue City, Shimane Prefec...
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Osaka
InariTadaegahama Shrine, located in Osaka's Kita-ku, is a historic Shinto shrine that has been serving th...
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Osaka
Inari OkamiSixa-gi-ya-ma Shinto shrine in Osaka, dedicated to the god of agriculture and prosperity. The shrine...
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Osaka
ŌnoLocated in Osaka, the sixgatsu-hi no kamimikado-taisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of wa...
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Susanoo no MikotoLocated in the heart of Osaka, Tenno-ji Kwaiba Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Susanoo no Mi...
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Osaka
KenichiKenichi-jinsha, a Shinto shrine in Osaka, is dedicated to Kenichi, the Shinto god of wealth and pros...
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Osaka
KurahodaKurahoda Shrine is dedicated to the kami of the same name, revered as a patron of prosperity and goo...
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Osaka
Fujin, Raijin, Yamato no OkamiSubkidori-guchi Tsukumogami Shrine is a Shinto temple located in Osaka, dedicated to the deity of ch...
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Osaka
ŌdaijinThe Five-Figure Royal Son Shrine, located in Osaka, is dedicated to the Shinto god of agriculture an...
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Osaka
nullTsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tsurugaoka, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture,...
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Osaka
ToritofuToritofu Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of prosperity...
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