Welcome to our Shinto FAQ and Information Guide. Here you will find answers to common questions about Shinto beliefs, traditions, and practices, as well as information about visiting a Shrine, participating in ceremonies, and incorporating Shinto into your daily life.
Whether you are new to Shinto or wish to deepen your understanding, we hope this guide will be a helpful resource. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us using our contact form.
What is a Jinja / Shinto Shrine?
Are there recommended books on Shinto?
Why do we not use the words “Shintoism” and “Shintoist”?
Calendar for Shinto Ceremonies and Seasonal Events (coming soon)
Can I do a school project on Shinto or get an Interview with the Shinto Priest?
I’m new to Shinto. How can I get started?
Do you have a Shinto Teacher or Instructor?
Shrine Etiquette and How to Pray
How can I become a Miko ๅทซๅฅณ (Priest Assitant)?
How do I properly handle and present offerings to Kami-sama?
Juyohin Glossary: A Guide to Our Shinto Items
How can I request Juyohin (Shinto Items)?
How do I return old Shinto Items like Ofuda and Omamori?
Which Kami-sama are connected to an Ofuda obtained from Shusse Inari Jinja?
How do I set up and care for a Kamidana?
How do I replace Last Yearโs Ofuda in my Kamidana?
How do I use the Naorai package?
Gokitล Glossary: A Guide to Our Shinto Blessing Ceremonies
What is a Gokitล / private blessing and how do I request one?
Can you perform our Shinto wedding ceremony (Kekkon Shiki)?
Can you perform a Shinto funeral for our loved one?
How do I offer Osonaemono to Kami-sama, and what offerings are appropriate?
How are animals viewed in Shinto?
The Closing Talk and Video Archive โ Who Can Watch Them?
Why are Sakaki branches used as Shinto offerings?
What is โๅ็จฎ็ฅๅฎ Tokusa-no-kamdakaraโ?
What is my ๆฐใๅนด kazoedoshi (Eastern Age)?
How and why do we use the lunar and solar calendar?
Aspects of Japanese Culture and Core Values
