The Shinto Association of Spiritual Leadership was formed in 1969 as an affiliate of the Association of Shinto Shrines, an influential group representing about 80,000 shrines nationwide.

From swimming in Copenhagen’s harbour baths to experiencing the cherry blossom in Kyoto, these cities are perfect for a ...

The Hakone Shrine with its vermillion-lacquered torii (Shinto shrine archway) and its Japanese cedars is a shrine with a holy presence that tells you about history The Hakone Shrine is worshipped in ...

At the Gou Jinja Shinto Shrine, fans of Japanese figures skaters are praying for their victory at the PyeongChang Olympics. In Japan, it is tradition to pray for athletes, “sporting gods”, ahead of ...

Aioi-no-yashiro, a small shrine on the grounds of Shimogamo ... the ema goes back to the Nara Period (710-794). It spread from Shinto shrines to Buddhist temples and was quite popular during ...

The Koumano Kodo pilgrimage trail is home to some of Japan's most spiritual sites with temples, shrines and beautiful forests.

With the stated aim of curbing pollution, the Uttar Pradesh government employed the Miyawaki method in Prayagraj. Why has it ...

Known as the cultural capital of Japan, the city is home to numerous Buddhist temples, the Imperial Palace, Shinto shrines, traditional wooden houses and meticulously kept gardens ...

After descending, he built a small shrine by the shores of Hiraizumi Pond ... However, the Meiji Restoration brought a drastic shift. Under the Shinto-Buddhism Separation Order of the early ...

Nestled amid the cliffs along this rocky shore is Udo Shrine. The main shrine building ... she left her breasts in the cave to nurture her child. Small beads of water still trickle silently ...

For those who prefer the road even less traveled, there’s Great Walks of Australia, a collection of 12 guided walking tours ...