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  1. Shinbutsu bunri - the separation of Shinto and Buddhism

    Religion Shinbutsu bunri - the separation of Shinto and Buddhism

    Historically, the term "shinbutsu bunri" (神仏分離) refers to the policy of the Meiji government (1868-1912) of separating Shintō and Buddhism in order to re-establish the divine status of the emperor as prescribed by Shintō belief. Some members of the Meiji government were influenced by kokugaku...
  2. Nihonkai Tour 2018 - Day 6

    Nihonkai Tour 2018 - Day 6

    After a hearty breakfast, we set out for Izumo-taisha (出雲大社), the Izumo Grand Shrine. It is located on the northwestern outskirts of the city and is one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan. Though the exact date of its establishment is unknown, it is believed to be the oldest shrine in...
  3. SMiles

    Shinto Shrines abroad

    So I found the Jinja Honcho Association of Shinto Shrines page and see that it mentions a course that one must take and pass in order to become a Shinto Priest. Any information on this would be appreciated. I have been working the last two years on building a private Shinto Shrine at my home...
  4. SMiles

    Hello everyone.

    I am new to any kind of forum, but I thought I would introduce myself and see where this goes! I am SMiles and I have joined here in hopes of furthering my knowledge about all things Japan. I had the good fortune to live in Japan for a year some 30 years ago. The culture was amazing and I...
  5. Kameido Tenjinsha

    Travel Kameido Tenjinsha

    . Kameido Shrine (亀戸天神社 Kameido Tenjinsha) is a Shintō shrine in the Kōtō Ward of Tōkyō. It was founded in 1662 and enshrines the deified spirit of Sugawara no Michizane, the patron of scholars and artists, who is worshipped by students at the time of their entrance exams. Michizane was a...
  6. J

    Shinto and War Interview Questions

    Hey Guys, I'm an IB World Religions student conducting a research paper on Shinto and War/Armed Conflicts. If any of you are Shinto and willing to answer these questions, please respond as soon as possible: Shinto Interview Questions: War and Armed Conflicts As there is no official dogma...
  7. Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine (日枝神社 Hie Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, and is famous for its June 15 Sannō Matsuri, one of the three great Japanese festivals of Edo.
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  8. Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine (日枝神社 Hie Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, and is famous for its June 15 Sannō Matsuri, one of the three great Japanese festivals of Edo.
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  9. Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine (日枝神社 Hie Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, and is famous for its June 15 Sannō Matsuri, one of the three great Japanese festivals of Edo.
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    • Album: Hie Shrine
  10. Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine (日枝神社 Hie Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, and is famous for its June 15 Sannō Matsuri, one of the three great Japanese festivals of Edo.
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  11. Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine (日枝神社 Hie Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, and is famous for its June 15 Sannō Matsuri, one of the three great Japanese festivals of Edo.
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    • Album: Hie Shrine
  12. Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine (日枝神社 Hie Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, and is famous for its June 15 Sannō Matsuri, one of the three great Japanese festivals of Edo.
    • JREF
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    • Comments: 0
    • Album: Hie Shrine
  13. Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine (日枝神社 Hie Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, and is famous for its June 15 Sannō Matsuri, one of the three great Japanese festivals of Edo.
    • JREF
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    • Comments: 0
    • Album: Hie Shrine
  14. Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine (日枝神社 Hie Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, and is famous for its June 15 Sannō Matsuri, one of the three great Japanese festivals of Edo.
    • JREF
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    • Comments: 0
    • Album: Hie Shrine
  15. Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine (日枝神社 Hie Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, and is famous for its June 15 Sannō Matsuri, one of the three great Japanese festivals of Edo.
    • JREF
    • Media item
    • Comments: 0
    • Album: Hie Shrine
  16. Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine (日枝神社 Hie Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, and is famous for its June 15 Sannō Matsuri, one of the three great Japanese festivals of Edo.
    • JREF
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    • Comments: 0
    • Album: Hie Shrine
  17. Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine (日枝神社 Hie Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, and is famous for its June 15 Sannō Matsuri, one of the three great Japanese festivals of Edo.
    • JREF
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    • Comments: 0
    • Album: Hie Shrine
  18. Hie Shrine

    Travel Hie Shrine

    Hie Shrine (日枝神社 Hie-jinja) is a Shintō shrine located in Nagatachō, Tōkyō. It is a popular venue for Shichi-Go-San (七五三) celebrations and famous for its Sannō Matsuri (山王祭), a festival held on June 15 and - along with the Kanda Matsuri and the Fukagawa Matsuri - one of three great festivals of...
  19. Kon’nō Hachimangū

    Kon’nō Hachimangū

    Kaguraden (a stage for ritual performances) at Kon’nō Hachimangū shrine in Shibuya
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  20. Kon’nō Hachimangū

    Kon’nō Hachimangū

    The stone on the right is a remain of the former Shibuya Castle
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