Sacred Places
Sacred Places To Shintos, just about everything in nature is considered sacred. However, the mountains of Japan have become especially symbolic as spiritual places. Over the past hundred years, numerous Shintos have made pilgrimages to mountains like Mount Fuji, Mount Nantai San (overlooking Lake Chuzenji outside the ancient town of Nikko), and Mount Aso San (“Shinto”). After the climb, they are able to pray at the Shinto shrines located atop these mountains. All Shinto shrines are considered sacred places to Shinto adherents (for example, the Ise Shrines in Ise, Japan).
Places of Worship
The main places of worship for Shintos are temples and shrines. Shinto shrines, known as jinja, are considered the home of kami. They tend to be humble in nature, with simple architecture. At the entrance of a shrine, a gate known as a torii delineates the boundary of the jinja. The most sacred Shinto shrine is located in the city of Ise, within the Shima Peninsula of Japan.
Places of Worship
The main places of worship for Shintos are temples and shrines. Shinto shrines, known as jinja, are considered the home of kami. They tend to be humble in nature, with simple architecture. At the entrance of a shrine, a gate known as a torii delineates the boundary of the jinja. The most sacred Shinto shrine is located in the city of Ise, within the Shima Peninsula of Japan.