Shinto shrine - Wikipedia
A Shinto shrine (神社, jinja, archaic: shinsha, meaning: "kami shrine") [1] is a structure whose main purpose is to house ("enshrine") one or more kami, the deities of the Shinto religion. [ 2 ] …
Shinto Shrines - japan-guide.com
Shinto shrines (神社, jinja) are places of worship and the dwellings of the kami, the Shinto "gods". Sacred objects of worship that represent the kami are stored in the innermost chamber of the …
Jinja | Japanese Religious Architecture, History & Design | Britannica
jinja, in the Shintō religion of Japan, the place where the spirit of a deity is enshrined or to which it is summoned. Historically, jinja were located in places of great natural beauty; in modern …
Itsukushima Shrine - Wikipedia
Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社, Itsukushima-jinja) is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima), best known for its "floating" torii. [1] It is in the city of …
30 Best Shinto Shrines You Have to Visit - Japan Objects
2023年4月28日 · No matter what corner of Japan you’re exploring you’re more than likely to stroll past a few Shinto shrines, completely in awe. Each shrine feels like world onto itself, full to the …
JINJA HONCHO - Association of Shinto Shrines | What is SHINTO?
They may be worshipped anywhere, but many people visit Shinto shrines, called jinja, to pray, cleansing their hands and mouth at the entrance to purify the body and mind. Shinto places …
JINJA HONCHO - Association of Shinto Shrines - 神社本庁
Respecting the Grand Shrine of ISE as the most prominent shrine in Japan, Jinja Honcho was formed with the consensus of 80,000 Shinto shrines throughout the Japanese archipelago in …
【What is a “Jinja（神社）”?】 The Origin of Shinto shrines
2024年1月24日 · Jinja is Japanese shrine. What is it?” is the ultimate big question, but perhaps the answer is “a place to enshrine Japanese God”. From a place to enshrine, a shrine is …
Sacred Sites of Japan: Understanding Jingu, Jinja, and Taisha in …
2024年10月20日 · Explore the differences between Jingu, Jinja, and Taisha in Japanese Shinto tradition. Discover key features and famous examples of these sacred sites. Essential guide …
Japan: Jingu, Taisha, Jinja, the Hierarchy of Shinto Shrines
2020年12月14日 · Discover the denominations of Shinto shrines Jinja, Taisha, Gū, and Jingu in Japan. Their importance (imperial family), architecture, and cultural role in Shintoism are key …