Shrines are an important part of Japan's culture. Shrines or "jinja" are places of worship and the dwellings of the "Kami-sama", or Shinto "gods". You will find these places of worship everywhere, hidden in the forest, sandwiched between office buildings on busy streets, or clinging to mountaintops. Visiting them can be a spiritual experience for anyone to gain insight into Japanese history and traditions.

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