WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Shinto shrines (, 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 shrine where they cannot usually be seen by anybody.

Detailed explanation-2: -Shinto shrines, called “jinja” in Japanese, haven’t only played an important role throughout Japan’s history but also are an inherent part of daily life even today.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are dotted around Japan-but how are they different? Shrines are built to serve the Shinto religious tradition and are characterized by a torii gate at the entrance. Temples are built to serve the Buddhist religious tradition and are characterized by a sanmon gate at the entrance.