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
Takaishi Shrine
Osaka
Takaishi Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the city of Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture. Dedicated to the...
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Takao Daimyojin
Osaka
Takao DaimyojinTakao Daimyojin Shrine is a Shinto temple located in Osaka, dedicated to the deity of local merchant...
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Takarazuka Jinja
Osaka
Located in the heart of Osaka, Takarazuka Jinja is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the protect...
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Takase Shrine
Osaka
Takehisa no okamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Takase Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Takasago no okami, a lo...
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Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine
Osaka
InariTamatsukuri Inari Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the w...
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Tanukizaka-daimyojin Shrine
Osaka
TanukiTanukizaka-daimyojin Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Tanukizaka district of Osaka, Japan. T...
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tatsuta Shrine
Osaka
SusanooTatsuta Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest and most revered Shinto shrine...
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Ten-jinja Shrine
Osaka
Takamagahara no KamigamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Ten-jinja Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated to the god of...
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Tokui-jinja Shrine
Osaka
Tokui-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the kami of Tokui, a local deit...
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Tsuboi Hachiman Shrine
Osaka
HachimanTsuboi Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the deity Hachiman, known a...
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Tsuyuno Tenjin Shrine
Osaka
TenjinTsuyuno Tenjin Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of learning and p...
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Yasaka-jinja Shrine
Osaka
Susanoo-no-MikotoYasaka-jinja Shrine, located in Osaka's Dotonbori district, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deit...
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Yasaka-jinja Shrine
Osaka
ShisaYasaka-jinja Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka's entertainment district, is a Shinto shrine that...
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Yasui-jinja Shrine
Osaka
FujinYasui-jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple located in the Osawa district of Osaka, known for its serene g...
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Yokoya Hachiman
Osaka
HachimanLocated in Osaka's Kita-ku, Yokoya Hachiman Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of war and wisdom,...
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Yoshida Kasuga Shrine
Osaka
Kasuga OkamiYoshida Kasuga Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Osaka, dedicated to the deity Kasuga...
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