Spring training for new hires has started at Nikko Futarasan Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Tochigi Prefecture. Two women are learning to become 'miko' - a young priestess who works at a ...
Why are there Buddhas hidden in some Shinto shrines? Why do temples and shrines often share the same grounds? These sacred spaces have a compelling history. Keep an eye out for common features at ...
The Committee inscribed this property on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (i), (iv) and (vi): Criterion (i): The Nikko shrines and temples are a reflection of architectural and ...