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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Kurikawa Tsukiyomi no KamiKamigaku Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of Mount Kōya...
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Katsuyama-no-MikoLocated in the heart of Osaka, 貴布弥神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the same name....
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SusanooLocated in Osaka, Ifukuji Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of war, Sukuna Murakumo no...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in Osaka Prefecture, the Yodo Eight-Bend Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-M...
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Tatara BabaTatara Baba Shrine is a small Shinto shrine located in the heart of Osaka, dedicated to Tatara Baba,...
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Located in Osaka, the Aikiri Guro no Doino Wang Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the worship o...
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InariLocated in the heart of Osaka, Ifuku-ji Shrine, also known as Ifukuu Shrine or Yuki-no-Kami Shrine,...
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Inari OkamiBiga-ya no Kami, the primary deity enshrined at Biga Shrine, is a Shinto kami associated with agricu...
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KusunokiKusunoki-no-Okunishi Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Kusunoki Masashige, a famous Japanese wa...
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Amaterasu OmikamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Dayotsu Shrine is a serene oasis amidst the bustling city life. Dedic...
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Uwaboshi Houshin no KamiLocated in Osaka, Uwaboshi Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of salt, Uwaboshi Houshin...
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Located in Osaka Prefecture, the Tanjin Ujihon Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of th...
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Hachi no kamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Eight-Horned Shrine is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines dedicated...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Osaka, Eight Saints Shrine is one of Japan's most famous and historically si...
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KamakuraKatsuragi Okunoin is a Shinto shrine located in Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture, dedicated to the dei...
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Hachiman Okami菅原神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka Prefecture, dedicated to the god of war and fertility,...
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nullStone Bridge Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a sacred site dedicated to the worship of Shint...
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Ai-odonAi-odon no Yasaka Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Osaka, dedicated to the kami (de...
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TenninTennosei is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the kami of heaven and earth. The shrine'...
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PatriciaPatricia White Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of good...
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The Treasure Hall Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of...
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SusanooTenshinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Osaka, dedicated to the deity Susanoo-no-Mikot...
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Susanoo-no-Mikoto菅原神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, Japan, dedicated to the deities of agriculture and ric...
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Hozu no kamiHozu Shrine, dedicated to the god of prosperity and protection, is located in Sakai City, Osaka Pref...
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