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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OtsukimiTemple Island Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Otsukimi, revere...
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FujinLocated in the heart of Osaka, Okada Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of good fortune...
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Suzunoshita Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka, is a historic Shinto temple dedicated to Suzunosh...
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BishamontenThe Shichenbyodo Myo-O Shrine in Osaka is dedicated to the Buddhist deity Bishamonten, a protector o...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoThe Grand Kami Shrine in Osaka is dedicated to the Shinto deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto, a powerful kami o...
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ŌkuninushiGyōtū Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Ōkuninushi, located in the town of Kizugumiya,...
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Inari楠永神社, located in Osaka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity of the persimmon tree and et...
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RyūjinLocated in the heart of Osaka, 栗原神社 (Kuraragi Shrine) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami,...
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Konose no okamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Konose神出神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the sea an...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in Osaka, Shitenno-ji Temple is one of Japan's oldest temples and a Shinto shrine that blend...
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HachimanUzasa Hachiman Shrine in Osaka is a revered Shinto temple dedicated to the god of war and salvation,...
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nullTsuruoka Shrine, dedicated to the god of fishing and prosperity, is located in the heart of Osaka Pr...
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HachimanTodaiji, located in Nagoya, is one of the oldest and most famous Shinto shrines dedicated to Hachima...
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true courage/enlightenment真田大明神 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the kami of true courage and enlightenm...
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Ryŏ no okamiThe Dragon King (Ryō no okami) Shrine in Osaka is dedicated to the worship of Ryō no okami, a powerf...
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This Shinto shrine in Osaka is dedicated to the god of the house, specifically to a deity named Tama...
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InariLocated in Osaka, Mansei Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of rice and prosperit...
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Hakuto no OkamiLocated in Osaka, the Shrine of Hakuto no Okami is a Shinto temple dedicated to Hakuto no Okami, a p...
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Amaterasu厳島神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka Prefecture, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. The...
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OkuninushiKazumura Daikami Shrine in Osaka is dedicated to the Shinto deity Kazumura Okuninushi, a kami of ric...
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InariNew Yamato Inari Shrine, located in Osaka, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the worship of Inar...
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EnmeiLocated in the heart of Osaka,恵美須神社 is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Enmei, the...
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Amaterasu OkamiLocated in the Settsu Mountains of Osaka Prefecture,鹿島神社 (Kami Island Shrine) is a Shinto shrine...
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InariInarashita Shrine, located in Osaka's Shitennoji district, is the oldest Inari Shrine in Japan, dati...
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