shintai; sacred object housing a deity
Shinto term for a physical object (mirror, sword, jewel, etc.) believed to contain the spirit of a kami, typically kept inside a shrine and not shown to the public.
The shintai is enshrined in the main hall of the shrine.
Ordinary people cannot see the shintai directly.
shintai; sacred object of worship
sacred mountain; mountain housing a deity
Compound of 神 (shin, 'deity') and 体 (tai, 'body'). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but the term has been used in Shinto contexts for centuries.