This article explores Shinto shrines. A shrine (jinja) is a sacred place where kami live, and which show the power and nature of the kami. It's conventional in Japan to refer to Shinto shrines and ...

Not to be confused with Hanazono Shrine in Shinjuku, the humble Hanazaono Inari Shrine in Ueno is lesser known amongst tourists, and therefore not as likely to be on the average visitor’s itinerary.

This shrine can be found in the north of Komoda. It is just north of Kukai’s Falls. It is behind a large hill. Head up the cliff and follow it around. Once you get to the top, turn to your right to ...

Jinja (shrines) are everywhere in Japan—more than 100,000! They’re not hard to spot. The entryway to a shrine is marked by a large torii (gate). This is in contrast to Buddhist temples that do not ...

Interested visitors, Thai and Japanese, are invited to worship at the Shinto Shrine Si Racha at the Semi-Outdoor zone, 1st floor of Central Si Racha in Chon Buri. The recently-unveiled shrine serves ...