Owned by the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, Shrine Mont — “holy mountain” or “holy hill” — is a retreat and conference center ...

The procession with the logs was part of long-term preparations for Shikinen Sengu, a tradition in which the main shrines, ...

Hundreds of people on June 9 welcomed the arrival of the sacred wood that will be used to rebuild a divine palace at Ise ...

There, they will visit the Ise Grand Shrine and enjoy local cuisine. During the night, Chika notices a flushed Riri after drinking. This will lead to a conversation about Riri’s first ...

Go, go take a peek.) I’m starting with the Ise Kaidō, walking to Ise Grand Shrine. Then heading down the Ise-ji route to Kumano City, where I’ll grab the Hongū-do path inland to Hongū Grand ...

While passing through Ise Grand Shrine and a series of fishing villages, Mod discusses crumbling economies and extreme weather with locals who’ve lived in the region for decades. He eats and ...

Some of Shintoism’s most important structures, including the famous Ise Grand Shrine, have been regularly torn down and rebuilt over the centuries, posing a philosophical question — akin to ...