The 5 Surprising Differences between Shrines & Temples

[@LetsaskShogo]

Which shrine or temple would you like to visit? ・ In this channel, you can take a closer look at Japanese traditional culture, tips upon traveling to Kyoto, and social problems in Japan. So learners and lovers of Japanese language and culture, be sure to subscribe to enjoy more content! Please check out the description box for more videos recommended for you! Thank you again very much for watching!

[@mayuri4184]

I'd like to visit the Kinkaku-ji, Honno-ji, Toshogu Shrine and Yasaka Shrine.

[@AngelaMerici12]

Please! Talk about Miko priestess clothing!! 🙏

[@richt63]

Shinto Shrine , because it is more aligned with my spiritual path of Wicca which is, based on the old pagan religions of Europe.

[@FGBFGB-vt7tc]

Mr. Shogo, I've heard that there is in Kyoto a small garden that is the last remnant of what used to be the Imperial Palace in Heian Era. Would you be kind enough to do a long(ish) video on it?. Thanks in advance!!!

[@TheDjcause]

excellent video eh! it would be great to do a follow up more indepth like yhe omake goes, but much much more indepth, the histories foundations etc... also there are so many that i know that are very interested in the Shintoism and Buddhism details, practices, prayers etc - it may quickly turn into a multiple part series, which is fine and actually probably a better idea!

[@Ethylamine]

I always wondered about the symbolism of the Oni statues located in the Shinto shrines. Well now I know, they're protective spirits to the shrine, very informative.

[@alexcarter8807]

May those are the oni Urashima conquered, he put 'em to work.

[@ssjcrafter8842]

@@alexcarter8807 Urashima conquered oni? wasn't he -just- the dude who went on a turtle's back to the dragon palace?

[@ranekeisenkralle8265]

What I actually find most interesting are the beautiful gardens that many of thse sites have. There just is something deply relaxing and touching about these places.

[@FQuainton]

Thank you for making this video. I have always been fascinated with the Shinto Shrines. I am part Native American and grew up in those traditions. The tribal elders used to speak highly of Shinto and Shinto Shrines.

[@reverseengineer9620]

Hey Shogo. I really enjoy watching your channel. There's a sense of sincerity from you in your videos. I really hope you surpass 100, 000 subscribers soon.

[@user-in1yw9ty5t]

really great content.

[@yousefshahin2654]

I agree

[@TheZackofSpades]

He’s getting close! 22k to go

[@LaNoir.]

Look at him now, only one year and he has reached 1,5mil definitely deserved, so much fun, informative and professional content

[@skytrail5991]

I am currently taking a course in Eastern Religions, so this video was perfect for me! We haven't learned about Shintoism yet and recently started on Buddhism. I appreciate the insight to these religions!

[@srajanverma9064]

Does Eastern religion cover Hinduism too.. I'm a born Hindu..!

[@skytrail5991]

@@srajanverma9064 Yes. We covered a bit of Hinduism at the beginning of the course. From there we branched into Buddhism and then others. I am sure there was a lot we did not get to cover due to time constraints; it would be interesting to study further I think!

[@kingpeanut7273]

This channel is so wholesome

[@AnuelleCheng]

shrines look interesting to go to, I wanna go there!

[@dbrichardson]

Glad I stayed for the Omake talk, good extra info. At what or at which point is praying conducted?

[@LetsaskShogo]

Thank you for leaving a comment! It would be when you reach the main shrine or main hall where the offertory boxes are!

[@Bee-qf9zc]

Thank you for clarifying i had that question for so long

[@veronikacsuri1629]

My favourites are Heian jingu, Daitokuji and Tenryuji. All of them has beautiful gardens.

[@giuliofrate6740]

ありがとー! Please more video about Shinto！とてもおもしろい ⛩

[@endlessteatime4733]

Very informative video, thank you! I definitely won’t struggle to tell them apart anymore.

[@karenknicely1788]

My sister's and niece's have been to Japan, and to Kyoto! They brought me back many beautiful things from there

[@Thersyl]

This video finally cleared some of Inuyasha's characters/settings as there's a lot of Shinto and Buddhist themes overlapping. Seeing as Kikyo is a typical Shinto priestess and Miroku is a Buddhist monk, it never occured to me that they are separate religions as they coexist so naturally in the show (I was aware of Shintoism, but was not very familiar with it).

[@brooksiefan]

These videos always make willing to know more and more about such wonderful topics! Thank you so much! 🙏

[@matthagen67]

I really love your channel's conent, Shogo-san

[@ievak5947]

Thanks for sharing. When in Japan in 2018 I visited Imado Jinja, Gotokuji (I wrote Emas in Japanese here about my cats) and Sensoji Temple in Tokyo also Fushimi Inari in Kyoto, Itsukushima In Miyajima and the Mototsumiya Shrine in Hakone. There might have been more. I checked on the proper procedure - but don't remember seeing any water stations. Always more to learn.

[@opticalraven1935]

I've always wanted to visit the Shrines.

[@B00Radl33]

This is fascinating! This was a wonderful start to learn so much about Shrines and Temples, thank you for explaining it so simply and clearly!

[@arielmartinezguardia9235]

By far the best channel I've ever reached. Very interesting content, very neatly explained, just fantastic. As a western with a very young country, it's mesmerizing to hear about Japanese culture. Great work!

[@whitewave16]

Wow! Thanks for explaining this! I appreciate the summary at the end as well.

[@jantravis4616]

I remember the one you and your family went to visit here recently i enjoyed that one. Im a Christian and I'm also open minded to other faiths.

[@reveranttangent1771]

Would be nice to visit a Kuebiko shrine. Also, if the Abe shrine has been in operation for over 1,000 years, then it sounds like the shrine itself is tsukumogami.

[@joannamysluk8623]

I can imagine it revealing itself to be a Tsukumogami. A random Miko of the shrine: *_*Peacefully sweeping the shrine floor_** Abe shrine: Hey, that tickles!

[@reveranttangent1771]

@@joannamysluk8623 I want that fanfic

[@shanedoesyoutube8001]

@@reveranttangent1771 make sure that Miko doesn't look like Reimu

[@stelgilbert1599]

Thank you so very much for ALL your videos. I do not have the physical ability to travel to Japan but through your videos I have been able to learn so much about a country I have admired my entire life.. Thank you thank you thank you , please keep up the great work. 😌

[@K1assh]

Great videos. Thank you for sharing them Shogo. Just got back from a trip to Japan, Kyoto was everything I wanted from Japan. I love the streets and shrines that don't allow pictures, you can really feel the rich energy of these areas.

[@davidl5452]

Good talk, thank you Shogo.

[@bluecupcake7401]

Thank you so much for doing these informative videos! It's really entertaining during the quarantine. You always cheer me up!:)

[@LaNoir.]

This video was surprisingly informative and easy to understand for me! I knew about shrines and temples but got introduced to them without any further explanations, so I never really thought about the differences and learned a lot of things I never really thought about before. I definitely have to read more about the historical backgrounds. You mentioned that a lot of people are living both shintoism and buddhism, but won't that be conflicting in some cases like believing in reincarnation vs believing in ghosts

[@hedgewitch4183]

Very helpful and informative video as always. Thank you for sharing your time and experience 👍

[@mariacorbett1159]

My husband and I love your videos.

[@isseimin]

It made me very happy that you recommended Seimei Jinja! It's my favorite shrine in Kyoto. I thought also that it's also like a hidden gem, it's so quiet and you almost feel how sacred is it. One can even you can go walking if you are around Nijô, I find it's not so difficult if one has a little time.... always try to pass by when I'm in the surrounding area 😊 so I was quite moved that such a special place is important for yourself. Maybe you can laugh, but I work as a modern astrologer (though I use more the Arabic methods), I always admired the figure of Abe no Seimei as a astounding astrologer and his mysterious life story is something I cherish very much. ありがとうございました 🙇🏻‍♀️😊。

[@Charles-Robitaille]

Love your videos!!! Informative and well explained. And you have a very friendly demeanor about you. ;)

[@PowerfulKundalini]

I missed the chance to visit Kyoto when I went to Tokyo a few years ago. It'd be great to go back. I really missed out!

[@spanishgray]

I loved this video. Thank you for explaining Shogo. I had that doubt for a while now 🧡

[@dindaaini]

A very good knowledge... thank you

[@nusashy]

Domo arigatou Shogo Sensei, I studie japanese culture and language, with your channel I learn so much.

[@bonborishine8715]

Great explanation!!!! Thank you for this!

[@gittguff]

I this looking for this! thank you for your hard work! XD

[@gramm-0]

Awesome video

[@gopikakrishna2910]

I like your channel very much.keep going . I am about to finish seeing all the episodes.

[@Valentina-cm1he]

I learned many things regarding the difference between shrines and temples. I wish I was able to visit Japan and visit every shirnes there in the future I really like every video you uploaded❤❤✔️

[@fightronin3753]

Keep up the great work!!!!

[@TheBlazersfan22]

Shinto is my fave. It has everything i believe in. !!! I love nature so bloody much. I wear green cause the nature and beauty. And shinto has that!!!

[@yohannessulistyo4025]

In a Kannon temple inside Ueno Park, Tokyo, there is a sign expressively prohibiting you to clap. This is when I learn about Shintoism and Buddhism. I like how it is very clean and open these Japanese shrines and temples are. I so far visited: Tenryu-ji which has beautiful Zen garden and place to meditate, and then of course Kinkaku-ji. The thing with temples are they have markets selling nice food, nihon-shu, or ice creams in front of the gates. For shrines, of course I visited the famous Fushimi Inari-taisha. There I learned the connection between the Kami Inari, the kitsune or fox being the Kami's messenger, and their favourite food, which is ajitsuke abura age / seasoned fried tofu skin - fill it with sushi rice it become Inari sushi, pluck it into dashi soup with udon / soba, it become kitsune udon / soba. Why they are popular, because Inari is the Kami of industry, the thing that makes Japan economy once the 2nd largest in the world. Many of the torii gates are donated by famous Japanese companies including those based in Kyoto.

[@seeksustainablejapan]

hi Shogo- thanks for this introduction, it is so complicated - I'm in Hiroshima and often do workshops for guides and virtual tours - I will give you a shoutout from now on when I mention your knowledge and look forward to visiting those lesser known gems in kyoto soon :)

[@rolandgdean]

As a Christian myself, knowing that even some Samurai were Christians, I wonder what modern Christianity and churches are like there. Great video Shogo...as always. /deep bow

[@astrocat2008]

😊 Very interesting ! Thanks for these explanations, Shogo ! 🙌

[@jamestown8398]

This video was educational. Before watching it I thought the only difference was that Temples were bigger.

[@eringal12368]

Thanks for the info ⛩️❤️

[@kevinbarber2795]

Man, now I really wish I had a month or two to visit all the cool places in Japan!

[@BanJin9]

Thank you Shogo-san! That was really informative. I'm wondering though, knowing that these two religions are intermixed, what is going on with major ceremonies like marriage, death or when someone is born.

[@Christi-Ann.Pierantoni]

I married into a Japanese family that was raised Catholic (they came from Peru). They had a family shrine called a kamidana, where they would offer incense and food offerings to their ancestors, but the kamidana also had pictures of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary, and they would cross themselves and recite Catholic prayers after bowing and clapping. I thought it was very cool that Shinto can be so syncretic with other religions, even if I was a bit confused at first.

[@mimisheean6648]

I so enjoy your videos! Thank you!

[@marcelinesforza4712]

When would you recommend is a great time of year to visit Kyoto? 😊 I am stuck between the spring and Autumn seasons! I am learning so much about it culture and traditions from your channel!

[@LetsaskShogo]

Thank you for leaving a comment! Spring to see the cherry blossoms, autumn to see the leaves change color are both very great! However you won’t be able to avoid the crowds of other people who are there to see them too... If you’d prefer a quieter season, I recommend May or November!

[@TheDjcause]

excellent video eh! it would be great to do a follow up more indepth like yhe omake goes, but much much more indepth, the histories foundations etc... also there are so many that i know that are very interested in the Shintoism and Buddhism details, practices, prayers etc - it may quickly turn into a multiple part series, which is fine and actually probably a better idea!

[@WayneHendersonVO]

How do Japanese shrines and temples financially stay open? Are they mostly supported by the donations of visitors? Do people attend any “services” there, for example, on Sundays?

[@Heylon1313]

thank you very much for this video!

[@DrKhaos23]

There's a little Shinto Shrine in Iowa, USA. There's not a lot of information about it, I remember seeing it on Reddit. It's quite far from where I live but it is interesting how there is one Iowa of all places.

[@myprincessaditi1965]

Azming work 🔥🔥

[@yousefshahin2654]

I am neither Shintoist nor Buddhist, I am actually Muslim. Although, I find these temples and Shrines to be very interesting

[@merveduru]

Thank you Shogo 🌿

[@matthagen67]

As soon as I heard Oda Nobunaga, I recalled games like "Nobunaga's Ambition" or "Inindo: Way of the Ninja" that I used to play on SNES (Super Famicom) back in the 90s.

[@siddharthmanwani6065]

I would love to visit the Kurama Temple😊

[@EnderElohim]

11:48 as a turkish boi i have atmost respect for nobunaga oda for what he done and quite sad for him because of betrayer he got.

[@TheClutchCraft]

Okay I bet you’ve been asked about this a million times I’m sorry for asking it again, but where do you get your katanas? 😂 and also the “robes” idk what they are called I’m sorry 😭 you have also taught me many things today, and I’m starting to really want to explore Japan, as it looks amazing, and I’m sure that it is as amazing as it looks

[@RichyQE]

Thank you Shogo 👍👍

[@ThereIsAlwaysaWay2]

ありがとうございました

[@azwraith9973]

Wow you represent your culture very well. I am amazed at the sheer amount of similarities of Shintoism with Hinduism(or Sanatana Dharma). I would like an expert like you to collaborate with an Indian scholar on this topic. I suspect history and interactions between these cultures have spanned over millenia. Hope our progeny learn, develop and discover these for future prosperity.

[@male.circuit.001]

Hi Shogo! Nice video content and nicely curated. I support the goal of 100,000 subscribers

[@gyomeihimejima8052]

Namo Amida Butsu ☸️😭🙏

[@almasy87-sayuri]

I couldn't go to Honnoji when I was there because I didn't have enough time :( It's such a shame cause I really wanted to go there! I'll have to make a trip in the future focused solely on visiting all the Sengoku Jidai related places :D

[@paige172]

If Christianity doesn't exist, my religion by now would probably be Shintoism or Buddhism since I love nature so much.

[@Naojenaturelover87]

I’m new subscriber interesting your vlog about culture jpn.

[@Ptah-Tatenen]

That was very informative. One thing that i still don't understand is how some are called -ji or -dera (and i believe some also have a -tera as suffix). Is there any difference? Shrines are called -jinja. And then there also a lot of Hongan-ji temples which makes me feel like the Jodo-shinshu want to separate a bit from others. I personally cannot find much info on what their significance is in Japan. I only know that they were historically quite popular and that in America they make up the biggest Buddhist organisation (BCA). But they seem a bit under the radar even though the temples look really good and have quite the history in Japan. That's also the reason I want to visit one. (And the Kamakura Buddha is also from this direction of Buddhism.)

[@graffiti8753]

Respect for the beliefs of different countries

[@vishva8kumara]

More or less the same thing in Sri lanka, except we don't even have a word for folk/regional beliefs. There are four main local dieties - (Not same as 4 Guardian dieties in Buddhism). There have been some Buddhist monks here who were adament to separate Buddhism from the Worship of these Dieties. In Sri lanka - Temples built by a king are called "Raja Maha Vihara", and most of them have a "Sathara (4) Dewala", including in the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy.

[@firelord1202]

I love shogo

[@thomasrobson6370]

I was curious and looked up you name "The name Shogo is primarily a male name of Japanese origin that means Prosper, Enlightened." 😁

[@chazarama]

I am coming to Japan this fall, and I really want to visit Kyoto but I am afraid from the news reports that rude tourists have ruined my chances of going. My son is taking me, and we really want to hike through the torii to the Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine.

[@anithafating1369]

I like shintoism than any other religions

[@thelordandsaviorgigachadrr888]

I just assumed it was the same relationship as with churches and temples, or that shrines are a decorated altar outdoors where you give offerings to your ancestors or a god.

[@LittleSpaceCase]

There used to be a shrine in granite falls washington, however it was closed because the priest retired and there was no one to take over.

[@cinegoth4144]

Can you do a video about Christianity?

[@CharliReef]

Is meditation acceptable/commonplace in Shintoism? And if so, what are some methods and practices?

[@sanjivrasiah8169]

curious archive

[@monosyllable7171]

Love this channel but always confused why you say Shintoism is a religion when it seems like you mean to say organized religion if anything

[@erikrozsa4828]

What do the two bowing, the two clapping and the last bowing in Shintoist worshipping form stand for? Are there any special meanings of them?

[@PhirePhlame]

I know in recent years there's been a desire for Shintoism to spread outside Japan, but I got the impression from what I was reading that there's substantial resistance to this idea. I wonder how that debate may pan out?

[@andrejmucic5003]

Talk about the Boston Museum of Fine Arts collection of swords. Is it rellavent. Is it historically interesting? In your opinion.

[@imantriperdana15]

So shogo san in japanese how much religion Buddhism or shinto but in another country say japan much Buddhism is true or false?

[@ssoscialismo]

Is it true that in Kiyomizu temple, if you jump out of the temple you get your wishes granted?

[@raichukawaii5523]

Is the word oush a greeting or a conformation?

[@AnuelleCheng]

HERE BEFORE 1 HOUR PASS HERE XD

[@kdefensemartialarts8097]

👍

[@skandar555]

I am curious. Does Shintoism also recognize meditation the same as Buddhism? because I just watched the anime blood c which the main character showed meditating. she wears white shinto clothes

[@Manoatevarua]

I believe it was Buddhism who brought meditation to Japan so both Shintoism and Buddhism influenced one another. Buddhists took the worship of Shinto deities, the Japanese folklore and their animistic views and beliefs of the world from Shintoism. And then Shintos took the idea of reincarnation, karma, chakras (ki) and meditation from Buddhism.

[@CestMoi-o4n]

Hi. Is it possible to email you with a question?

[@MrMLD1972]

👍🏾

[@LaNoir.]

When you start the video thinking you got it all and the first sentence destroys you entirely

[@dragoncatoverload]

Fun prank: when at a temple. Clap your hands twice and see if anyone else does it.

[@user-in1yw9ty5t]

shinto and buddhism has a rough history