Places- Shinto shrines
- A shrine (jinja) is a sacred place where kami live. Shrines need not be buildings - rocks, trees, and mountains can all act as shrines, if they are special to kami.
- Itsukushima
- The dramatic 'floating' torii (gate) of Itsukushima is one of Japan's most popular tourist attractions.
- Yasukuni
- The controversial Yasukuni shrine was founded in 1869 under the orders of Emperor Meiji and is dedicated to the souls of all those who have fallen in battle for Japan since that time.
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