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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SusanooThe Middle Food Abundance Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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TangōLocated in the heart of Osaka, Umeda Tangō-ji Temple is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Tangō, the king...
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ŌinTsuru-no-Miya-yasaka, or Tsuru-ryūjō-in, is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka Prefecture dedicated to...
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Open MouthLocated in the heart of Osaka, Kakeguchi Shrine is a revered Shinto site that dates back to the Edo...
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Susanoo no OkamiLocated in Osaka, 菅原神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of agriculture and fertility, Sus...
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Benzaiten, BishamontenLocated in the heart of Osaka, Shitennō-ji is one of Japan's oldest and most revered temples, built...
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Sakahama no OkamiLocated in Osaka,菅原神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice, sake, and fertility, Saka...
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Takamagahara-no-KamiThe Sando Taisha Shrine in Osaka is one of Japan's oldest and most revered Shinto shrines, dedicated...
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Ryūjin白龍稲荷神社, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Ryūjin, the Jap...
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Susanoo-no-mikotoLocated in the heart of Osaka, White Mountain Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of Mou...
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Located in the heart of Osaka, 飛来神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the wind god Suzu-n...
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HottemmonHottemmon-Okami Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the god of hot springs and...
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Yamato-no-O no MikotoLocated in Osaka, the Yamato-no-Mikoto Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Yamato-no-O...
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Sugawara no MichizaneTaian Tenmangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the deity Sugawara no Michiz...
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Ishino OkamiLocated in the heart of Kansai, Tsu Ishino Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of wealth...
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Susanō-no-Kami (God of Agriculture) and Izanagi-kami (Creator deity)Czechōngōgōen Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of agriculture and fertility, believed...
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Tamayuu no OkamiPresokuryou-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the kami of rice and prosperity....
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FūjinLocated in the heart of Osaka, Ningyō-ji Temple is one of Japan's oldest and most renowned Shinto sh...
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Nanba OkudaiNanba Jishu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Osaka's entertainment district, Dotonb...
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RyujinThe Eight Great Dragons King Shrine, located in Osaka, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the enshrined...
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Benzaiten藤井弁天宮 is a small Shinto shrine located in the heart of Osaka, dedicated to Benzaiten, the godde...
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Takamori Sanemori's kami, Kamiyama-yashiro, Yae-no-OkamiLocated in Osaka, the Shiraoi no Okami shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of fertility and agricu...
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Daikokuten入船大明神 Shrine in Osaka is dedicated to the god of trade, commerce, and navigation. The shrine's...
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Located in the heart of Osaka,太子田大神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Taijō-...
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