Shinto shrines : a guide to the sacred sites of Japan's ancient religion / Joseph Cali with John Dougill ; illustrations by Geoff Ciotti.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cali, Joseph.

Contributor:

Dougill, John.

Ciotti, Geoff.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Shinto shrines--Japan--Guidebooks.

Shinto shrines.

Shinto--Customs and practices.

Shinto.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (232 p.)

Place of Publication:

Honolulu : University of Hawaii Press, c2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Of Japan's two great religious traditions, Shinto is far less known and understood in the West. Although there are a number of books that explain the religion and its philosophy, this work is the first in English to focus on sites where Shinto has been practiced since the dawn of Japanese history. In an extensive introductory section, authors Joseph Cali and John Dougill delve into the fascinating aspects of Shinto, clarifying its relationship with Buddhism as well as its customs, symbolism, and pilgrimage routes. This is followed by a fully illustrated guide to 57 major Shinto shrines throughout Japan, many of which have been designated World Heritage Sites or National Treasures. In each comprehensive entry, the authors highlight important spiritual and physical features of the individual shrines (architecture, design, and art), associated festivals, and enshrined gods. They note the prayers offered and, for travelers, the best times to visit. With over 125 color photographs and 50 detailed illustrations of archetypical Shinto objects and shrines, this volume will enthrall not only those interested in religion but also armchair travelers and visitors to Japan alike.Whether you are planning to visit the actual sites or take a virtual journey, this guide is the perfect companion.Visit Joseph Cali's Shinto Shrines of Japan: The Blog Guide: http://shintoshrinesofjapanblogguide.blogspot.jp/.Visit John Dougill's Green Shinto, "dedicated to the promotion of an open, international and environmental Shinto": http://www.greenshinto.com/wp/.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Introduction

Tokyo

Kyoto

Nara

Kanto

Tokai

Chugoku and Kinki

Kyushu and Shikoku

Shrines Included in this Book

Calendar of Matsuri

Glossary

Suggested Reading

Index

Acknowledgments

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 28. Aug 2019)

"A Latitude 20 Book."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780824837754

0824837754

OCLC:

852457320