Creeds and Beliefs
Shinto is a polytheistic religion that worships these spiritual beings.
What are kami?
This ritual uses water to cleanse hands/mouth before entering a shrine.
What is temizu?
The gate marking the entrance to a sacred shrine area.
What is a torii?
Shinto focuses heavily on maintaining this with nature.
What is harmony?
People ring this at the shrine to get the attention of the kami before praying.
What is the shrine bell?
The sacred rope often hung on trees, rocks, or gates.
What is a shimenawa?
Shinto emphasizes this over strict written teachings or doctrine.
What is practice (or ritual)?
These strips of zig-zag paper are used in purification rituals.
What are shide?
This sacred tree is often used in Shinto rituals
What is the Sakaki Tree