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Jinja 神社 Name given to Shintō shrines or sanctuaries. Jinja are distinguishable from Buddhist temples by their torii gate. More Shinto-related terms Shinto Kami Torii Jinja Inari Hachiman Matsuri Mikoshi Dashi Happi Amaterasu Omikami Sanshu no Jingi