The 5 Surprising Differences between Shrines & Temples

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Let's ask Shogo | Your Japanese friend in Kyoto

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One of the things you will surely be visiting when you come to Japan…
The shrines and temples right?
In Kyoto which I live now, Kiyomizu-temple, Fushimiinari-shrine, and Kinkaku-temple for example are all very famous.
I’m pretty sure that it’s on your to-do-in-Japan list too!
But…
Do you know the differences between shrines and temples?
I remember when I was working in the tourism industry, there was a guest who asked me“Wait, shrines and temples are different?”
He thought that it was just a different way of calling the same thing.
However, these two things are completely different.
So today, as a Japanese man born and living in Kyoto, I will introduce the 5 main differences between shrines and temples.
At the end of this video, I will introduce three of my favorite shrines and temples in Kyoto that no one talks about.
●晴明神社 Seimei shrine
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1:39 1. The religion
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9:28 My three favorite shrines & temples in Kyoto
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@LetsaskShogo 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@AngelaMerici12 3 жыл бұрын

Please! Talk about Miko priestess clothing!! 🙏

@richt63 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ssjcrafter8842 Жыл бұрын

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

@ranekeisenkralle8265 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@reverseengineer9620 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

really great content.

@yousefshahin2654 3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@TheZackofSpades 2 жыл бұрын

He’s getting close! 22k to go

@LaNoir. Жыл бұрын

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

@dbrichardson 3 жыл бұрын

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

@LetsaskShogo 3 жыл бұрын

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

@AnuelleCheng 3 жыл бұрын

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

@kingpeanut7273 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is so wholesome

@skytrail5991 3 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@skytrail5991 2 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@Bee-qf9zc 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for clarifying i had that question for so long

@veronikacsuri1629 3 жыл бұрын

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

@FQuainton 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@reveranttangent1771 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

@@joannamysluk8623 I want that fanfic

@shanedoesyoutube8001 3 жыл бұрын

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

@matthagen67 3 жыл бұрын

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

@karenknicely1788 2 жыл бұрын

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

@giuliofrate6740 3 жыл бұрын

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

@endlessteatime4733 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ievak5947 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@brooksiefan 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Thersyl 2 жыл бұрын

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).

@bonborishine8715 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation!!!! Thank you for this!

@bluecupcake7401 3 жыл бұрын

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

@gramm-0 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@spanishgray Жыл бұрын

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

@gopikakrishna2910 3 жыл бұрын

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

@whitewave16 Жыл бұрын

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

@B00Radl33 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@mimisheean6648 3 жыл бұрын

I so enjoy your videos! Thank you!

@opticalraven1935 2 жыл бұрын

I've always wanted to visit the Shrines.

@gittguff 3 жыл бұрын

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

@eringal12368 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info ⛩️❤️

@arielmartinezguardia9235 Жыл бұрын

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!

@davidl5452 3 жыл бұрын

Good talk, thank you Shogo.

@dindaaini 3 жыл бұрын

A very good knowledge... thank you

@astrocat2008 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jantravis4616 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@stelgilbert1599 Жыл бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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.

@hedgewitch4183 Ай бұрын

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

@Heylon1313 2 жыл бұрын

thank you very much for this video!

@Valentina-cm1he 2 жыл бұрын

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❤❤✔️

@myprincessaditi1965 2 жыл бұрын

Azming work 🔥🔥

@PowerfulKundalini 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@LaNoir. Жыл бұрын

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

@WayneHendersonVO 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@seeksustainablejapan 2 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@arinamich 2 жыл бұрын

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 🙇🏻‍♀️😊。

@nusashy 2 жыл бұрын

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

@mariacorbett1159 3 жыл бұрын

My husband and I love your videos.

@male.circuit.001 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Mrzegen9 3 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@merveduru 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shogo 🌿

@TheDjcause 3 жыл бұрын

@marcelinesforza4712 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@RichyQE 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shogo 👍👍

@Naojenaturelover87 2 жыл бұрын

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

@DrKhaos23 Жыл бұрын

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.

@kevinbarber2795 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TheBlazersfan22 3 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@matthagen67 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@thomasrobson6370 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TheClutchCraft 11 ай бұрын

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

@yohannessulistyo4025 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@jamestown8398 3 жыл бұрын

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

@siddharthmanwani6065 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to visit the Kurama Temple😊

@almasy87-sayuri 3 жыл бұрын

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

@yousefshahin2654 3 жыл бұрын

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

@EnderElohim 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Flitalidapouet 2 жыл бұрын

ありがとうございました

@Ptah-Tatenen 2 жыл бұрын

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.)

@rolandgdean 3 жыл бұрын

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

@azwraith9973 9 ай бұрын

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.

@firelord1202 3 жыл бұрын

I love shogo

@erikrozsa4828 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@CharliReef 9 ай бұрын

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

@vishva8kumara 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@thelordandsaviorgigachadrr888 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@gyomeihimejima8052 2 жыл бұрын

Namo Amida Butsu ☸️😭🙏

@paige172 2 жыл бұрын

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

@raichukawaii5523 3 жыл бұрын

Is the word oush a greeting or a conformation?

@graffiti8753 2 жыл бұрын

Respect for the beliefs of different countries

@sanjivrasiah8169 2 жыл бұрын

curious archive

@andrejmucic5003 2 жыл бұрын

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

@imantriperdana15 3 жыл бұрын

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

@skandar555 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ssoscialismo 2 жыл бұрын

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

@MrMLD1972 2 ай бұрын

👍🏾

@kdefensemartialarts8097 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@user-kr3zw6km7p 6 ай бұрын

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

@cinegoth4144 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video about Christianity?

@monosyllable7171 2 жыл бұрын

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

@AnuelleCheng 3 жыл бұрын

HERE BEFORE 1 HOUR PASS HERE XD

@anithafating1369 6 ай бұрын

I like shintoism than any other religions

@LaNoir. Жыл бұрын

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

@dragoncatoverload 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ghostdiaries369 3 жыл бұрын

Banzai \(°~ ° )/

@user-in1yw9ty5t 3 жыл бұрын

shinto and buddhism has a rough history

@hermosura9857 2 жыл бұрын

I want to go on a shrine too but........ I don't want soooooo many ppl know about it, I mean a unpopular or there's really no people in the shrine, while practicing a Katana while concentrating "I just want to hear a wind with no noise" I love to practice Katana with a concentration breathing, a dark shrine and a forest 😑 🗡

@pauloazuela8488 2 жыл бұрын

Religion is the only thing I know about the differences 😅. But from the looks. can't point it out during my childhood all I thought different kind of church for different religions