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.
30,440 shrines found
Osaka
RyujinThe White Dragon Grand Shrine, located in Osaka, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the worship of Ryuj...
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Osaka
InariEhime Shrine, located in the Shugakuin district of Osaka, is one of Japan's oldest shrines dedicated...
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Osaka
Tenjin富島天満宮 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of the kami Tenj...
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Osaka
Nakatsumihime楠大神 Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of trees and forests, kno...
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Osaka
Located in the Osu district of Osaka, White Sand Shrine is a serene Shinto site dedicated to the kam...
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Osaka
JimmuLocated in Osaka, Chuo-jou Royal Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Jimmu, cons...
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大阪府八尾市, Osaka
Matsumoto no OkamiLocated in Osaka Prefecture, 矢作神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the same name. As...
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Osaka
AmaterasuLocated in Osaka, the Taijingu Shrine is one of the most prominent Shinto shrines in western Japan....
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Osaka
One-no-tori-iwa Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity of the sacred...
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Osaka
Kamimizu Shrine, located in Osaka's Chuo-ku district, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the d...
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Osaka
Located in the heart of Osaka, Water Heaven Palace Shrine is a serene oasis that honors the Shinto g...
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Osaka
RyujinLocated in Osaka, 柳丸龍王 Shrine is dedicated to Ryujin, the Shinto god of dragons and water. This...
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Osaka
HachimanBridgeborn Okunoin Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Osaka's historic district, Kita...
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Osaka
SusanooJukō-jinja Temple, also known as Joruriji, is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka Prefecture. The shrin...
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Osaka
Daito RyūgūLocated in the heart of Osaka, the Daidarō Shrine is dedicated to the legendary founder of the city,...
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Osaka
Socoro-OkamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Socoro no Kaminarimon or Sakurayama Socoro Shrine is a Shinto shrine...
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Osaka
JurojinEnoshima Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on Enoshima Island in Osaka Bay, dedicated to the god of...
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Osaka
ŌdaiminyōThe shrine of Five-six-seven Ōdaiminyō is a Shinto site located in the heart of Osaka, dedicated to...
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Osaka
Located in the heart of Osaka, 相賀神社（Oyashigahara Shrine） is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated...
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Ishikawa
HachimanLocated in the heart of Kanazawa, Hana no Ohirido Spring Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Ishikawa
HachimanFukurokura Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Fukui City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The shrine is dedic...
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Ishikawa
Tamayura-no-okamiLocated in the mountains of Ishikawa Prefecture,篠座神社 is a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to the...
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Ishikawa
Located in the city of Kanazawa, Higashi-no-mitsumine Shrine is dedicated to the god Hachiman, a Shi...
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