These 4 frequently visited places in Japan are all different! Get to know them!

#Travel guide #Japan travel #Shrine #Castle #Temple #Jingu Travel knowledge that is more fun when you know it While traveling in Japan, I often come across places that look similar but have completely different roles and meanings, so I compared them and wrote them down!! 1. Shrine A place of worship for Shinto, Japan's unique religion, where various gods are enshrined! Features include torii (red gate), purification water, ema (wish cards), and amulets, Representative places include Fushimi Inari Shrine (Kyoto) and Meiji Shrine (Tokyo)! 2. Shrine This is a term used to refer to shrines with particularly high status and status among shrines! It has the characteristic of enshrining gods who are deeply related to the Japanese imperial family, and it has many large and historically important places! 3. Temple A temple for Buddhist practice and worship, where Buddha and various Bodhisattvas are enshrined. Characteristics include pagodas, Buddhist statues, incense burners, monks, and sutras! Representative temples include Kiyomizu-dera (Kyoto) and Senso-ji (Tokyo). 4. Castles In the past, samurai lived here and were fortresses for warfare, and were political and military strongholds and symbols of regional rule. Characteristics include the main tower, moat, stone walls, and castle gates. Representative locations include Himeji Castle, Nagoya Castle, and Osaka Castle. Travel tips! When visiting a shrine/shrine: Bow in front of the torii, wash your hands, bow twice, and clap once When visiting a temple: Burn incense and maintain a quiet atmosphere When visiting a castle: Enjoy historical exhibitions, observation decks, and uniform experience corners If you understand these four locations, your trip to Japan will be more interesting and profound.