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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Osaka
OkuninushiLocated in the heart of Osaka, the菅原神社 is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice,...
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HachimanSpring Miyako Shrine in Osaka is dedicated to the Shinto goddess of fertility, spring, and childbear...
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En no OkappiLocated in the city of Osaka, 延命地蔵尊 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the dead, speci...
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HachimanTsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, located on Tsurugaoka Island in the Ikeda River, is a Shinto shrine dedi...
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Chōzubushi no kamiChozu-jinja Shrine in Osaka is dedicated to the Shinto god of maritime and fishing, Chōzubushi no ka...
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AmaterasuLocated in the heart of Osaka, Ifukuji Shrine is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu and is one o...
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SakuraiSakurai Shrine, located in Osaka, is dedicated to the kami of the same name. The shrine's architectu...
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Osaka
Fudo Myo-oLocated in the heart of Osaka, Eighteen Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of g...
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Taka no Omi no KamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Takahashi Shrine is a revered Shinto site that honors the patron kami...
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Osaka
InariOutumae-sa in Osaka's Osaka-shi ward is one of the oldest Shinto shrines dedicated to Inari Okami, w...
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Osaka
YatagarasuLocated in the city of Osaka, the Shinmei Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, datin...
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EbisuEbisu Shrine, located in Osaka's Dotonbori district, is one of Japan's most iconic and vibrant Shint...
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Osaka
SusanooThe Eight-Horned Shrine in Osaka, dedicated to the Shinto deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto, is one of Japan's...
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Osaka
KagayakiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Planeo Shrine is a serene oasis that honors the Shinto deity of ferti...
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Osaka
nullThe Kiyomizu Shrine, located in Kyoto, is dedicated to the god of learning and culture, Sara Moraoka...
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Osaka
ŌmikokamiThe Ōmiya-ji Temple, also known as the University of Osaka's Ōmiya Shrine, is a Shinto shrine locate...
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Osaka
InariLocated in the heart of Osaka,金森稲荷神社 (Kinosaki Inari Shrine) is a revered Shinto shrine dedica...
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Osaka
Tsukuyomi Okami菅原神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the enshrined deity, Ō-no-miya Tsukuyomi Okami. Located in...
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神戸市, 兵庫県
Ōin SanYūsen Shrine in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture is a serene Shinto oasis located at the foot of Mount Yūgen...
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Osaka
White DragonLocated in Osaka, the high mountain shrine of High Altitude Great Divine Spirit Eight Great Dragon K...
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Ishikawa
Nohaku Shrine, dedicated to the gods of the forest and hunting, is located in the heart of Ishikawa...
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Ishikawa
TenmanLove Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of love and prosperity, located in Kanazawa City...
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Ishikawa
Daya Tsukayomi no KamiDaya God Shrine, located in the heart of Kanazawa, is one of the most important Shinto shrines in th...
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Ishikawa
Akibayashi Shrine, located in the town of Katsuyama in Ishikawa Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest...
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