Era
Early
Start date
600 AD
End Date
Present
Religion
Shinto
Date Notes
Practices likely much older
Main Teachings
Kami (spirits), rituals, harmony with nature
Metaphysical Beliefs
Polytheism
Ethical and Moral Principles
Respect for kami and nature
Ritual and Devotional Practices
Ritual purification, Offerings
Spiritual Practices
Meditation, Nature appreciation
Foundational Teachings and Scriptures
Kojiki, Nihon Shoki (Shinto scriptures)
Narrative Traditions
Mythical narratives
Sub Type
Indigenous
Historical and Cultural Context
Ancient Religions
Historical Development
Primal or Indigenous Religion
Geographical Distribution
Eastern Religions
Organizational Structure
Institutional Religions
Scriptural Authority
Revealed Religion
Sociological Approach
Ethnic Religion
Philosophical or Ideological Focus
Naturalistic Religion
Gods or Deities
Kami
Beliefs on the Afterlife and End Times
Souls purified and become kami (spirits)
Existance of Afterlife
Yes
Existance of Reincarnation
No
Religious Structures
Jinja (Shrines), Torii gates
Religious Leader Types or Roles
Kannushi (Shrine priests), Miko (Shrine maidens)