Kamidana (神棚, lit. 'god/spirit-shelf') are miniature household altars provided to enshrine a Shinto kami. They are most commonly found in Japan, the home of kami worship. [1]

2021年12月13日 · In Shinto, a kamidana is a miniature home shrine for either a household kami or a kami from far away, such as one's hometown. Here is how to set one up. Consult your local priest.

kamidana, (Japanese: “god-shelf”), in the Shintō religion of Japan, a miniature shrine, the centre of daily worship in a household or a shop. The kamidana usually consists of a small cupboard or shelf on which are displayed articles of veneration and daily offerings.

2017年1月15日 · A kamidana (literally, “kami shelf”) is a miniature Shinto shrine, designed for home worship.

A "Kamidana" (a household Shinto altar) is a shelf used to enshrine the Shinto gods (Shinto) at home, in office, and in other places. Kamidana has three types.

2017年1月15日 · Being advertised as a “modern kamidana,” what is particularly striking is its dark colour. Most kamidana are made from pale, unstained wood, and kamidana specific to Inari are often painted...

2024年10月16日 · At the heart of household worship lies the Kamidana, a small shrine dedicated to the kami (spirits or gods) that watch over the household. This article delves into the significance of Kamidana and the household deities in Japanese culture, exploring their roles, rituals, and the spiritual connection they foster within families. II.

2024年4月14日 · A kamidana is a small altar designed for worshipping Shinto gods (kami) in the home or workplace. Typically placed in a high location, the altar houses sacred objects called shintai, which represent the deities, as well as offerings such as food, sake, and symbolic items.

Kamidana is a small shrine for your home or workplace. Please display it high on a shelf on the north or west wall in your living room or workplace. This Kamidana set is includes the most common accessories.

In short words, Kamidana is household miniature shrine. Kamidana spread to common households in the middle of Edo period (1603-1867). It is said that it began by Shinto priests called as “Onshi” of Ise-jingu Shrine ※.