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Shinto shrine facts for kids

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A torii is a gate that leads to a jinja. This one is in the sea near Itsukushima Shrine.

A Shinto shrine is a place where people worship in the Shinto religion. Many Shinto shrines have buildings, gates, and natural areas around them. The usual Japanese word for a Shinto shrine is jinja (神社).

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Jinja para niños

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