The following is an abridged extract from Shinto Shrines by Joseph Cali and John Dougill, published by the University of Hawaii Press. The illustrations are by Geoff Cioti.
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Building types
While there are a number of building types, they … Read the rest
This is part 7 of an ongoing series about shrine history and structures extracted and abridged from Joseph Cali and John Dougill’s Shinto Shrines. Here the focus is on building characteristics.
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Measurements: The traditional Japanese measurement system … Read the rest
This is Part 5 of an ongoing series about different aspects of Japan’s shrines. For the full, unabridged version, please refer to Shinto Shrines by Joseph Cali and John Dougill.
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Archeological discoveries are constantly challenging scholarly opinion about … Read the rest
The word jinja is usually translated as “shrine,” and the Buddhist “tera” is translated as “temple.” The shrine is a place of worship where a particular kami or group of kami are said to reside or make … Read the rest
The town of Kurashiki which lies west of Okinawa city on the way to the Inland Sea, boasts a very attractive historical area. The well-preserved buildings host a variety of craft shops, cafes and galleries centred around a small … Read the rest
japan-guide.com is an excellent resource, which I often use when making travelling plans. I happened to come across a useful page while looking through the site, which gives a simple overview of some shrine types for visitors to Japan. … Read the rest
Yesterday I happened to explore the north-west corner of Kyoto, in which are located three World Heritage Sites, all of which are Buddhist temples in one form or another. The Golden Pavilion is world famous for its exquisite beauty and … Read the rest
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