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
Nagano Shrine
Osaka
nullLocated in the city of Osaka, Nagano Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity of fertility a...
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Nagata Shrine
Osaka
Nagata Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to various kami. Wh...
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Namba Yasaka Shrine
Osaka
Koshin'etsu-OkamiNamba Yasaka Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Osaka's Namba district. Founded in 15...
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Nishidai Shrine
Osaka
InariLocated in the heart of Osaka, Nishidai Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to the worship of the Shin...
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Oe-jinja Shrine
Osaka
Oe-no-KamiOe-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the kami of the same name. As one...
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Oeda Shrine
Osaka
InariLocated in Osaka, Oeda Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Inari, revered as the god of...
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Ohmiya Shrine
Osaka
InariOhmiya Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Inari. The shri...
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Oohirumenomikoto jinjya
Osaka
Oohira Menomi no MikotoOohirumenomikoto Jinjya is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the deity of the great sun...
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Osaka Tenmangu Shrine (Ōsaka Tenmangū)
Osaka
MichizaneLocated in the heart of Osaka, Osaka Tenmangu Shrine is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the god...
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Ryokotai Shrine
Osaka
Sujin no OkamiRyokotai Shrine, located in Osaka, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the dual deity of two imperial co...
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Sada Shrine
Osaka
Kokan'inu-gamiSada Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the worship of the kami Kokan'inu-gami...
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Saginomiya Hachiman Jinjya
Osaka
Hachiman OkamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Saginomiya Hachiman Jinjya Shrine is dedicated to the deity Hachiman...
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Sakuramiya Shrine
Osaka
HachimanSakuramiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the god of sake and rice, Hachim...
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Samuhara-jinja Shrine
Osaka
Samuhara-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka Prefecture, dedicated to the protection of...
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Shinmei jinjya
Osaka
ShinmeiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Shinmei Jinjya Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the kami...
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Shinomiya Shrine
Osaka
Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Osaka, Shinomiya Shrine is one of Japan's Four Great Shrines and a revered S...
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Shukuin Tongu Shrine
Osaka
Located in the Osakacities, Shukuin Tongu Shrine is a lesser-known Shinto shrine dedicated to the wo...
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Sukunahikona-jinja Shrine
Osaka
SukunahikonaLocated in Osaka, Sukunahikona-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity of prosperity and good...
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Susano jinja
Osaka
Susano'oLocated in Osaka, Susano Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the goddess of the sea, Susano-o, who...
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Suwa Shrine
Osaka
Suwa OkamiSuwa Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines, with a history da...
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Suwa Shrine
Osaka, Osaka
SuwaSuwa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the kami of the same name. The shrine'...
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Suwa-jinja Shrine
Osaka
SuwamikoSuwa-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the same name, located in Osaka. The s...
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Tajihayahime Shrine
Osaka
TajihayahimeTajihayahime Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the same name, revered as a patron d...
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Takahama Shrine
吹田市, Osaka
Takeo Takahama (founder of the city), unknown primary kamiTakahama Shrine, located in the heart of Kansai, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the sea...
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