At the very beginning of her tour of the Nishinomiya Shrine, Hana sees two statues that look like fierce dogs stationed on each side of the path. The tour guide explains that these dogs are there to protect the shrine from evil. He tells her the Japanese word for them, which is:

If archaeologists were digging around the cite of an ancient Japanese village, what would they MOST likely find buried in the area of the shrine?

During a special ceremony at his shrine, Kiyo sees men rubbing their arms and legs with paper cut into the shape of a person. Then the priest gathers the paper and burns it. What Shinto observance is Kiyo MOST likely attending?

Shrines are generally constructed of natural materials, such as cypress wood.

Akari’s mother takes her to the shrine in her city. She has already made Akari change into a fresh set of clothes and wash but when they get to the shrine, she makes Akari wash her hands and face once more. What part of Shinto worship is this called?

Daigo must make a model of the famous Sengen Jinja shrine of Mt. Fugi. His mother suggests that he begin by constructing the torii. What feature of the shrine does Daigo’s mother want him to start with?

Sota tells his girlfriend, Mei, that he will meet her at the sando in the village shrine. Where should Mei look for Sota?

Max has studied several famous Shinto shrines. He is asked to explain what many of the shrines have in common. What would he MOST likely note?

Gina is touring the beautiful Usa Hachimangu Shrine and notes a stone dove perched just outside the entrance to the inner shrine. What does this dove represent?

Shintoists recite ancient prayers to thank the kami for blessings they have received. What is this ritual called?