Almost weekly Momo Nomura makes time to visit Shinto shrines ... to connect the struggling shrines and temples with potential visitors interested in history, architecture or the stamps, a ...

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.

The shrine is a classic example of Shinto architecture and is set in picturesque natural surroundings, with Mount Misen as a backdrop. Ryoan-ji Temple is famous for its stone garden, which is also ...