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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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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Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Abenobashi Inari Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines...
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Hie no KamiLocated in Osaka, Hie Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the gods of prosperity and good fortune...
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Located in the heart of Osaka, Riwa Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the protection and good f...
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Osumi Okami no KamiLocated in Osaka, Okapre Shrine is dedicated to the kami of rice and fertility. The shrine's primary...
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Located in Osaka, 嘉祥神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of prosperity and good fortune....
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Located in Osaka, Ifukuji Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of education and learning....
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EnmaLocated in the heart of Osaka, White Lotus Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to the Shinto deity Enm...
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OkuninushiSpring Day Shrine, located in Osaka, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of spring and fertilit...
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nullResha-ji Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of good luck,...
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Fusen-no-kamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, 泊州磐船神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of ships and nav...
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NakatomiNakami Shrine in Osaka is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Nakatomi, revered as a protector of...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in Osaka, 素盞鳴尊神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and...
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Patsumiya no KamiPatsumiyajun Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of rice, Patsumiya no Kami, and is located in the...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoGold Sword Shrine, a Shinto temple dedicated to the god Susanoo-no-Mikoto, is located in Osaka. Foun...
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KatsumiMale-no-Oto-Katsumi-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to Katsumi, the god of weal...
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