Reading List

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This page will periodically be updated with new books and resources.

Last updated: 06.18.2024

If you have a recommendation (add or remove), please email me at: livingwithkami@gmail.com

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General Online resources:

The Kokugakuin Encyclopedia is the best go-to resource on Shinto online.

Kokugakuin University is the primary academic authority of Shinto studies and is also one of the establishments that has the authority to train and license Shinto priests:

Encyclopedia of Shinto by Kokugakuin University.

Glossary of Shinto (comprehensive and more accurate) by Kokugakuin University

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Nippon.com’s articles about Shinto aspects by Rev. Toya Manabu, Jinja Shinto Shinto priest and scholar

Kami no Michi, by Rev. Yukitaka Yamamoto (online version available - please click the link)

Jinja Honcho (english & japanese) : The official website of Jinja Honcho (Association of Shinto Shrines)

JAANUS (Japanese Architecture and Art Net User System) : An art and architecture encyclopedia, with entries for everything related to these subjects, including kami, bosatsu, or shrines.

Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture : Free online access to article from multiple publication, like Asian Ethnology or Japanese Journal of Religious Studies.

Shinto Shrines of Japan : A Blog Guide

Kojiki (Yamato mythology book) and Izumo Fudoki (Izumo mythology book) Online

Kojiki (English, Chamberlain translation)

Part of Kojiki, and Izumo Fudoki in Manga form

Kojiki, in anime format focusing on Kamiyo chapters (Kami age)

General Shinto Reading List (Books)

Shinto Study List (Compilation of more recommended books!) by Dr. Kaitlyn Ugoretz

Japanese-English, Shinto from an International Perspective, by Yamaguchi Satoshi

Japanese-English, A visual guide to Shinto by Yamaguchi Satoshi

A New History of Shinto by John Breen and Mark Teeuwen

The Wisdom of Ise Jingu by the Sara Project

Shinto Shrines: A Guide to the Sacred Sites of Japan’s Ancient Religion, by Joseph Cali & John Dougill

Year in the Life of a Shinto Shrine, by John K. Nelson

Shinto : Meditations for Revering the Earth, by Stuart D. B. Picken

Shinto : A Celebration of Life, by Aidan Rankin

Shinto: The Way Home by Thomas P. Kasulis

The Catalpa Bow by Carmen Blacker

Bloomsbury Shinto Studies Series (Please see link for all books)

Kojiki (Yamato mythology book) and Izumo Fudoki (Izumo mythology book) books with recommended translation:

Kojiki by Donald L. Philippi

Izumo Fudoki by Michiko Yamaguchi Aoki

Inari Faith Reading

The Fox and the Jewel, by Karen A. Smyers
Shusse Inari America Shrine’s FAQ

Izumo Taishakyo Reading

Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii’s website About section

Konko Faith Reading

Online sources

Books Officially Published by Konkokyo Headquarters

Kyoten Konko Daijin Oboegaki: Memoirs of Konko Daijin
Kyoten Oshirase-goto Oboe-cho: Record of Revelations

(These books were the diaries of spiritual and mundane experiences with Tenchi Kane no Kami and other kami-sama )

Kyoten Gorikai I: Teachings of Konko Daijin I
Kyoten Gorikai II: Teachings of Konko Daijin II
Kyoten Gorikai III: Teachings of Konko Daijin III

(These books are teachings recorded by many different people who recieved them from Konko Daijin as he did toritsugi mediation. These are not meant to be read as strict dogmatic teachings- but rather gudiances to help develop our own personal faith and connection to Tenchi Kane no Kamisama. You will notice many teachings contradict because they were for each individual person’s life and situation.)

Konko Daijin: A Biography
Voice of the Universe: Selected teachings of Konkokyo

(The Voice of the Universe is the English version of Tench Wa Kataru: Konkokyo Kyoten-sho published by Konkokyo Headquarters in 1989, It is a collection of about 400 passages selected from the Konkokyo Kyoten Gorikai: Teachings of Konko Daijin I, II, and III. )

The Founder of the Konko Faith (manga)

Independently Published Books by Konkokyo Ministers

Shine from Within (An introduction to the Konko Faith)
Selected Teachings of Konko Daijin (with contemporary explanations)
A Single Drop of Rain by Rev. Masato Kawahatsu
Beyond heavenly paradise is Airaku, the dimension beyond by Rev. Soichiro Otsubo
Live With Faith by Rev. Yoshiaki Fukuda

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Order Konkokyo books here! or email kic@konkokyo.or.jp for inquiries
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Facebook community groups:

English-speaking Shinto Priest Online Contact List

*You must show proper respect and etiquette when contacting the priests below*

[There are more priests present in USA and Canada, please email me at livingwithkami@gmail.com for details. This is the list for priests active online and will respond to emails and inquiries. If you are a priest and wish to be added to this list, please contact me!]

Eastern USA Area

[Florida State] Rev. Koichi Barrish, Shinto priest at Kannagara Earth Shrine: kannagara@earthshinto.org

East Coast USA Area

[Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia state regions] Rev. Kuniko Kanawa, Ko Shinto priestess, contact her at: https://www.atelierkanawa.com/

[Illinois State] Rev. Masanori Takeuchi, Konkokyo Shinto priest at Konkokyo Chicago Shrine: chicagotakeuchi@gmail.com

West Coast USA Area

[Oregon State] Rev. Andrew Uzunoe, Konkokyo Shinto priest at Konkokyo Portland Shrine: Konkospirit@live.com

[California State] Rev. Izumi Hasegawa, Shinto priestess at Shusse Inari Shrine of America: http://shusseinarishrine.org/contact

Japan

[Kanagawa Prefecture] Rev. Olivia Bernkastel, Shinto priestess at Konkokyo Yokosuka Shrine: livingwithkami@gmail.com

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Shrine websites with an English section

Overseas shrines (Total: 11 Links)

Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu/Kotohira Jinsha
Daijingu Temple of Hilo Hawaii
Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii (Oahu/Honolulu)
Shusse Inari Shrine of America (Los Angeles, California)
Kamunabi Ban'yu Ko Shinto Shrine (Maryland, USA)
Kannagara Earth Shrine (Kissimmee, Florida)
Shin Mei Jinja (Knapp Island, Vancouver, Canada)
Shinto In Europe
San Marino Jinja
Wakamiya Inari Shrine
Konko Shrines Overseas Directory (24 shrines)

Japanese shrines:

Most Shinto shrine websites do not have English sections, however, a growing number do. This is a running list of shrines with English website sections and links to them:

Asakusa Jinja: http://www.asakusajinja.jp/english/

Atsuta Jingu: http://www.atsutajingu.or.jp/en/intro/

Daishogun Hachijinja: http://www.daishogun.or.jp/english.html

Dazaifu Tenmangu: http://www.dazaifutenmangu.or.jp/en

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha: http://fuji-hongu.or.jp/sengen/english/index.html

Fushimi Inari Taisha: http://inari.jp/en/ (1)

Fushimi Inari Taisha: http://fushimiinari.jp/en (2)

Hakozaki Hachimangu: http://www.hakozakigu.or.jp/pdf/english.pdf

Haneda Jinja: http://www.hanedajinja.com/english/

Hattori Tenjingu: https://hattoritenjingu.or.jp/about?lang=en

Heian Jingu (translation bar on the far right) : http://www.heianjingu.or.jp/

Hie Jinja: http://www.hiejinja.net/en/

Himeji Jinja: https://www.himejijinja.jp/english/

Hirano Jinja: http://www.hiranojinja.com/home/english-page

Hiro Hachiman Jinja: http://hirohachimanjinja.or.jp/english

Hirota Jinja: http://www.hirotahonsya.or.jp/english.html

Hiyoshi Jinja: http://hiyoshi-jinjya.jp/english/

Hofu Tenmangu: https://visit-hofu.jp/en/spots/hofu-tenmangu-shrine

Hokkaido Jingu: http://www.hokkaidojingu.or.jp/eng/

Ikimi Tenmangu: http://www.ikimi.jp/en/

Imamiya Jinja: http://www.imamiyajinja.org/eng/

Inata Jinja: http://www.inatahime.jp/10.html

Ise Jingu: http://www.isejingu.or.jp/en/

Ishidu Jinja: http://ishidu-jinja.main.jp/english.html

Isonokami Jingu: http://www.isonokami.jp/english.html

Itsukushima Jinja: http://www.en.itsukushimajinja.jp/

Jonangu: http://www.jonangu.com/english.html

Kamigamo Jinja: http://www.kamigamojinja.jp/english/

Kanda Myōjin: http://www.kandamyoujin.or.jp/what/

Kasama Inari Jinja: http://kasama.or.jp/english/

Kasuga Taisha: http://www.kasugataisha.or.jp/about/index_en.html

Kenkun Jinja: http://kenkun-jinja.org/english/

Kifune Jinja: https://kifunejinja.jp/en/

Kitano Tenmangu: http://kitanotenmangu.or.jp/top_en.php

Konkokyo Yokosuka Shrine: https://www.yokosuka-konkokyo.com

Kugenuma Fushimi Inari Jinja: http://fushimiinari.com/kugenuma-fushimi-inari-shinto-shrine/

Kumano Hongu Taisha: http://www.hongutaisha.jp/english/

Kunozan Toshogu: http://www.toshogu.or.jp/english/

Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Jinja: http://www.gokoku.or.jp/en/

Matsunoo Taisha: http://www.matsunoo.or.jp/en/

Meiji Jingu: http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/english/index.html

Mikane Jinja: https://mikane-jinja.or.jp/en/kyoto-mikane-shrine/

Minashi Jinja: http://minashijinjya.or.jp/english.html

Miyajidake Jinja: http://www.miyajidake.or.jp/dl/pdf/booklet.pdf

Miyako Jinja: http://www.miyako-jinja.com/english.html

Naminoue Gu: http://naminouegu.jp/english.html

Nobeno Jinja: http://www.nobeno.jp/english

Nogi Jinja: http://www.nogijinja.or.jp/english/

Nagaoka Tenmangu: https://nagaokatenmangu.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/English.pdf

Nonomiya Jinja: http://www.nonomiya.com/eng.html

Okazaki Tenmangu: https://www.tennjinn.com/toujinja.html

Okino Gu: http://okinogu.or.jp/?language=english

Ooasahiko Jinja: http://www.ooasahikojinja.jp/e/

Oomi Jinja: http://oomijinja.jp/history/index2.htm

Oomiwa Jinja: http://oomiwa.or.jp/english/

Oosaki Hachimangu: http://www.oosaki-hachiman.or.jp/pop/index.html

Ootori Jinja: http://www.otorisama.or.jp/english.html

Owari Sarutahiko Jinja: https://www.sarutahiko-jinjya.net/pdf/panf_e.pdf

Samukawa Jinja: https://samukawajinjya.jp/en/

Seimei Shrine (Tsuruga): https://www.turuga.org/en/seimeijinja/seimeijinja.html

Seta Tamagawa Jinja: http://www.setatamagawajinja.jp/english.html

Shimogamo Jinja: http://www.shimogamo-jinja.or.jp/english/

Shiramine Jingu: http://shiraminejingu.or.jp/english/

Sukunahikona Jinja: http://www.sinnosan.jp/english.html

Susa Jinja: http://english.susa-jinja.jp/

Tamasaki Jinja: http://www.tamasaki.org/tamasaki_english/index.html

Tamatsukuri Inari Jinja: https://www.inari.or.jp/shamusho/english/

Tokiwa Jinja: http://www.komonsan.jp/for-english/

Tokyo Daijingu http://www.tokyodaijingu.or.jp/english/index.html

Togakushi Jinja: https://www.togakushi-jinja.jp/english/

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu: http://www.tsurugaoka-hachimangu.jp/

Yasaka Jinja: http://www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp/en/

Yasui Konpiragu: http://www.yasui-konpiragu.or.jp/en/

Yushima Tenmangu: http://www.yushimatenjin.or.jp/pc/eng-page/english.htm

Yutoku Inari Jinja: https://www.yutokusan.jp/en

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**Database information**

Shrine and Temple Database across Japan: https://yaokami.jp/

Kami names Database (not all-inclusive but Kami-sama known in Kojiki and often enshrined) : https://d-museum.kokugakuin.ac.jp/eos/search/?contents_type=73

Profiles of various Kami-sama worshipped : https://xn–u9ju32nb2az79btea.asia/shinto4/ (*To read their names properly please take a look at the tiny katakana above the kanji names /katakana spelling!)

Another Shrine Database (also includes temples)

https://hotokami.jp/

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