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how does a shinto building differ from a buddhist temple?
differences in architecture and such
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- JerryJLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
The one main difference is a Shinto jinja (shrine) will have a Torii. There are a number of other differences as well.
Here is a site that has many photos of both (as well as other interesting photos):
http://ojisanjake.blogspot.com/
Here is a Shinto University site with explanations of the various items found at a jinja:
http://eos.kokugakuin.ac.jp/pictorialguide/
And it's main page with other information:
