A visit to a Shinto shrine is a must for any experience of Japan. Great shrines, as the Grand Shrine of Ise in Mie, Santuario de Meiji en Tokio y Kasuga Taisha-santuario en Nara, They are cultural heritage sites world class, which attracts thousands of pilgrims and visitors every day. Por el contrario, there are countless small local shrines. Most of them do not even have an office or full time priest in residence. The surrounding community and keeps clean the buildings and grounds, and a priest is called to perform ceremonies on festive occasions.

No matter where you are in Japan, It is under the protection of a local deity Shinto kami ...














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