Shrine Shintō
A form of Shintō centered on worship at shrines, distinguished from folk Shintō and sectarian Shintō. Often used in academic or religious contexts.
Shrine Shintō is one of the most common forms of Shintō in Japan.
This book explains the history and rituals of Shrine Shintō in detail.
教派神道 (Sectarian Shintō) refers to organized Shintō sects, distinct from the shrine-centered 神社神道.
Compound of 神社 (shrine) and 神道 (Shintō), literally 'shrine Shintō'. The term distinguishes the mainstream shrine-based practice from other forms of Shintō.