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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KamuiVertical Water Shrine, dedicated to the kami of a former well in the area, is a historic Shinto shri...
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Susano'oDay Yoshino Shrine, located in Osaka's Higashi Namba district, is dedicated to the kami of prosperit...
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Susa-no-okiLocated in Osaka,須佐男神社 (Susakuni Shrine) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Susa-no-oki, a god of...
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Namezo-jinja Shrine in Osaka is dedicated to Namezu-kami, a Shinto deity believed to bring good luck...
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SeshinThe Seshinsha Shrine in Osaka is dedicated to the Shinto deity of fire and metalworking, Seshin. Loc...
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HachimanMatsuo-ryu-style temple, dedicated to the Shinto kami of rice and prosperity. Built in 1880, as a re...
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Fushimi Inari, SusanooEight坂神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the kami of Eight Bridges. According t...
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AmaterasuSpring Day Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the sun godd...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in Osaka, Eight Horses Temple Shrine is one of the most famous Shinto shrines dedicated to t...
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Ume no HikinaLocated in the heart of Osaka, Ume no Hikina Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Ume no Hikina ka...
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InariHotegaoka Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous and historic Shinto shr...
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Mabushi OkuninushiRinno-ji Temple Shrine is a Shinto temple located in Osaka, Japan. The shrine is famous for its beau...
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Susanoo-no-Mikoto多聞六神社 is a Shinto shrine in Osaka, dedicated to the six great kami of heaven and earth, includi...
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HachimanNarita-san Hachiman Shrine, dedicated to the god of war and patron deity of sailors and travelers, i...
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HachimanLocated in the heart of Osaka, 四條畷神社 (Shirotori-gashi Shrine) is a historic Shinto shrine dedic...
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nullLocated in the heart of Osaka, 素盞嗚神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami, Susa-no-ohime, w...
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ŌkuninushiLocated in the heart of Osaka, the Shinto shrine dedicated to Ōkuninushi, the god of agriculture and...
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Inari, Kaminari-kami, Namikage-tsu-mi-no-koLocated in the city of Kumoto, Ōsaka Prefecture, Shin Tai-yama Shin Kaijō-sha is a Shinto shrine ded...
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Sugawara no MichizaneDan-Nan Tenman-ji is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the god of learning and wisdom,...
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Susanoo-no-Mikoto隅田八幡神宮 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto, known as...
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ShitennoShōgaku-ji Temple, a Shinto shrine in Osaka Prefecture dedicated to the enshrined deity of the legen...
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InariProdigy Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and pro...
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Sensu no KamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Senshuji Shrine is a tranquil oasis amidst the bustling city's street...
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