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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Matsu no Okami楠霊神社, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the walnut tree,...
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nullLocated in the heart of Osaka, 松原神社 is a sacred Shinto site that honors the kami and brings bles...
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nullSan Wang Shinsha is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the Three Kings of Shita-machi. T...
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Located in Osaka, the Tsuraya Shrine is a Shinto site dedicated to the kami of water and agriculture...
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OkuninushiLocated in Osaka,弓弦羽神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of archery and music, Okuninushi...
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Amabie綱敷天滿宮 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the kami of navigation and safe passage...
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Located in the heart of Osaka, 素盞鳴神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of prospe...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoThree-hundred eight pillars dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and brother of Amaterasu....
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TenjinLocated in the heart of Osaka, Arakawa Tenjin Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated to the de...
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Futsunoyama HachimanMiddle-aged woman worshipping at the shrine with offerings of sake and incense, while an elderly man...
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HachimanLocated in Osaka, the Eightfold Shrine (Hachimangū) is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines. De...
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Susanoo no Kami愛宕神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Osaka, dedicated to Amaterasu Ōmikami, the Shint...
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Located in the heart of Osaka, Daitsu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine that dates back to the 7th...
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味舌天満宮 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, Japan, dedicated to the god of taste, smell, and app...
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Amaterasu Omikami and Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Osaka, Light Pond Shrine (Gokumonotsukamiya) is a historic Shinto shrine ded...
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Kukuri KamonKinko-tenman Shrine, located in Osaka, is dedicated to Kukuri Kamon, the guardian deity of travelers...
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OkamiKawakami Shrine, located in the Kita-ku ward of Osaka, is a Shinto shrine that has been an important...
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Takamagahara Okami no OkamiThe Residence of the Sun God Shrine, located in Osaka's Kita-ku ward, is one of Japan's oldest and m...
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This Shinto shrine, dedicated to the kami of a rice warehouse, is located in the heart of Osaka's hi...
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HachimanMusto no Oe Sengen Taisha is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka's Higashi-sakai ward, dedicated to the...
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Tama no OkamiLocated in Osaka, 若宮神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the legendary Princess Yang Kwei-fo and P...
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Located in Osaka, the Seven Temples Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the seven gods of good fo...
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AmaterasuResidence of God Shrine, located in Osaka's Minatojima district, is dedicated to the sun goddess Ama...
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Yamato no OkamiThis ancient Shinto shrine, dedicated to the sea god Yamato no Okami and the protector of ports and...
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