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Kannushi Shinto Priest

Kannushi is a shinto shrine priest sometimes known as shinshoku. Kannushi is a mediator between gods and humans, and served the kami on behalf of humanity. He is responsible for the maintenance of a shinto shrine, in this case Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine in Kamakura. It is commonplace for Kannushi to marry - his children normally inherit their position at their shrine or a related one. Shinto priest clothes do not have any particular religious significance, but are garments very similar to those worn in the past by the Imperial court. Miko or shrine maidens whose duties are sacred cleansing, ritual and performing kagara dance.

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Kannushi is a shinto shrine priest sometimes known as shinshoku. Kannushi is a mediator between gods and humans, and served the kami on behalf of humanity. He is responsible for the maintenance of a shinto shrine, in this case Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine in Kamakura. It is commonplace for Kannushi to marry - his children normally inherit their position at their shrine or a related one. Shinto priest clothes do not have any particular religious significance, but are garments very similar to those worn in the past by the Imperial court. Miko or shrine maidens whose duties are sacred cleansing, ritual and performing kagara dance.