5 Kyoto Shrines With 5 Different Schools of Shinto

Understanding the Differences Between Shrines in Japan

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Everywhere you go in Japan there is a shrine. From massive shrine complexes to tiny shrines off the side of alleyways, no matter where you look you can see their distinctive torii gates (torii 鳥居).

But have you ever wondered about the story behind them?

In this article, we will look at 5 famous shrines in Kyoto and the diff…