Visitors to these locations can write their wishes onto wooden plaques called ema, which are then hung onto the ceilings. These places are maintained by leaders called kannush
Visitors to these locations can write their wishes onto wooden plaques called ema, which are then hung onto the ceilings. These places are maintained by leaders called kannushi. The larger of the two houses at these locations are called haiden, which are connected by halls to the honden. These sites are usually flanked by two stone lions or dogs called komainu, and can also be guarded by stone foxes if dedicated to Inari. The entrances to these places are marked by tall orange and black torii gates. For 10 points, name these holy places which house the kami of an indigenous Japanese faith. 
Visitors to these locations can write their wishes onto wooden plaques called ema, which are then hung onto the ceilings.
Shinto shrines [or gongen or taisha or jinja or jingu or mori; or places of Shinto worship or similar; prompt on "shrines"]