Culture My Favorite Places in Japan: Shinto Shrines Elena Lisina Old trees and stones can often be the sacred objects of Shinto while traditional rituals have been held in shrines for centuries.
Culture 7 Must-See Temples and Shrines in Tokyo H. Fern Tokyo isn’t just about skyscrapers and robot cafes — it’s also home to over a thousand temples and shrines that carry centuries of tradition.
15 Temples & Shrines The Temples and Shrines of Kasai Peter Sidell quiet residential district with a tight cluster of around ten temples and shrines
Culture 4 Shrines to Visit in the Year of the Snake Kim Bergström In Japan, the zodiac animal of the year plays a significant role in shaping cultural practices and traditions, including visits to specific shrines believed
Culture Tsuribune Shrine Chiara Terzuolo Check out the fish-themed offerings at this little shrine on the grounds of Kochi Hachimangu Shrine, and see if you can spot all the other critters as
Culture Washinomiya Shrine Lynda Hogan Well-regarded in Japan as one of the oldest shrines in all of Kanto, Washinomiya Shrine is also known internationally, thanks to the Lucky Star anime.
Culture Ime Shrine Gaurav Raja Dahal This shrine enshrines 3 main deities: Uke Mochi no Kami: The goddess of food, Ame no Uzume no Mikoto: The goddess of dawn, mirth, and revelry, and Ame
Culture Kibitsujinja Shrine Featured Experience a unique ceremony of divination at this majestic shrine