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
Hirosuke Inari Daimyojin Shrine
Osaka
Inari OkamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Hirosuke Inari Daimyojin Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated...
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Hirota-jinja Shrine
Osaka
FutsunemikotoLocated in the heart of Osaka, Hirota-jinja Shrine is a serene oasis amidst the bustling city life....
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Houkoku-jinja Shrine
Osaka
Inari OkamiLocated in Osaka's Chuo Ward, Houkoku-jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity Inari O...
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Hyogo Yanagihara Ebisu Shrine
Osaka
EbisuHyogo Yanagihara Ebisu Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the Osaka Prefecture, dedicated to Ebisu...
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Osaka
nullIkukunitama Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, Japan. Dedicated to the god of good luck and...
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Ikuta Shrine
Osaka
Amaterasu ŌmikamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Ikuta Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the Sun Goddess Am...
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Ishiyama Wakamiya Daimyojin
Osaka
DaimyojinLocated in the heart of Osaka, Ishiyama Wakamiya Daimyojin Shrine is dedicated to the revered deity,...
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Kadoma Jinja
Osaka
Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the city of Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture, Kadoma Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the go...
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Kagata Shrine
Osaka
Ōkita InariLocated in the heart of Osaka, Kagata Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the enshrined...
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Kagaya Tenmangu
Osaka
Sugawara no MichizaneKagaya Tenmangu Shrine, located in Osaka, is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity Sugawara no Mich...
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Karakuni Shrine
Osaka
FūjinLocated in Osaka, Karakuni Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity of fire, agriculture, and fertili...
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Katayama Shrine
Osaka
Yuta SanKatayama Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka Prefecture, is a serene oasis amidst bustling city li...
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Katsuragi Futagami Shrine
Osaka
Katsuragi Futagami Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka Prefecture, is a revered Shinto site dedica...
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Katsuragi Shrine
Osaka
HachimanKatsuragi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Izumigawa, Osaka Prefecture. The shrine i...
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Kibihiko Shrine
Osaka
Takehisa-no-MikotoKibihiko Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of Takehis...
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Kitano Tenman-jinja
Osaka
TenmanLocated in the heart of Osaka's Kitano district, Kitano Tenman-jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to...
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Kumano Shrine
Osaka
Kumano Shrine is one of Japan's most sacred Shinto sites, located in the Osuneyama Park of Osaka Pre...
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Kumataka Shrine
Osaka
TakaokamiKumataka Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the bear a...
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Kurahashi sosha Shrine
Osaka
TenjinKurahashi Sosha Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of brid...
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Kusumoto Inari-jinja Shrine
Osaka
Located in the heart of Osaka, Kusumoto Inari-jinja Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to the Shinto...
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Minume-jinja Shrine
Osaka
Minamigashima no KamiMinume-jinja Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of good f...
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Morii Shrine
Osaka
Himiko-kamiMorii Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of agriculture a...
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Motosumiyoshi Shrine
Osaka
Kumano OkamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Motosumiyoshi Shrine is a revered Shinto temple dedicated to the deit...
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Mozu Hachiman Shrine
Osaka
HachimanMozu Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Mozu, Osaka Prefecture. Dedicated to...
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