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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Inari OkamiToyomichino Inari Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami,...
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Tamayamatsu no OkamiLocated in the heart of Osaka, Saikō Shrine is a historic Shinto temple dedicated to Tamayamatsu no...
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Susanoo no OkamiResidence of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu, the Shinto deity of prosperity and good fortune. Located in...
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IizanIi-no-Miya Taisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Iizan, the deity of the city of Osaka and the regi...
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Inazusa O-MikotoInasa Shrine, located in Osaka's Higashimori district, is a significant Shinto site dedicated to the...
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Sukuna-hikoPorky Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of fertility an...
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EnmeiIwani no Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Osaka, dedicated to the worship of the kam...
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Akakusa-himeAkakusa-hime no Mikoto Shrine, located in the heart of Osaka, is a revered Shinto site dedicated to...
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Ōtsunemichi-no-kamiUga-jinja, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Ōtsunemichi-no-kam...
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Shinokuni no KamiLocated in the city of Osaka, the Shinokuni Matsusaka Shrine is a historic Shinto site dedicated to...
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Amaterasu住吉神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. As one of Japa...
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Tsukuyomi-no-kamiTsunoku Shrine, located in Osaka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Tsukuyomi-no-...
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Located in the heart of Osaka, Handō-in Shrine is a tranquil oasis that pays homage to the Shinto tr...
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Royal ancestor deity shrine located in the heart of Osaka, dedicated to Emperor Sujin and Empress Su...
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InariSituated in the heart of Osaka, 坐摩神社行宮 (Ise-ya) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Inar...
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Susanoo-no-MikotoLocated in the heart of Osaka, 西长洲八幡神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Susan...
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Oyamatsumi-no-kamiTailor-made information for Tailor-made visitors to the Tadanoumi Shrine in Osaka, Japan. This beaut...
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null浅泽社 Shrine is a serene Shinto temple located in the heart of Osaka, Japan. Dedicated to the kami...
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Hismatsu Hiko-mikotoLocated in the heart of Osaka, oito-shi no miya is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of fire and...
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SusanooNose god Susanoo-no-Mikoto is the primary deity enshrined at this Osaka shrine, known for its distin...
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HachimanSpring Day Shrine, located in Osaka, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of spring and fertility...
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Benben no ŌkamiLocated in the heart of Osaka,西川八幡神社 is a revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of fortun...
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Amaterasu OmikamiKasuga-taisha, a Shinto shrine located in the Kasugano Park of Osaka Prefecture, is dedicated to the...
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Enmei-Okami野田恵美須神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the kami Enmei-Okami. The shrine's...
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