Shinto sects and schools
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Shinto, the folk religion of Japan, developed a diversity of schools and sects, outbranching from the original Ko-Shintō since Buddhism was introduced into Japan in the sixth century.
Torii gate typical of Shinto shrines
Japanese new religions
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Japanese new religions are new religious movements established in Japan. In Japanese, they are called shinshūkyō or shinkō shūkyō. Japanese scholars classify all religious organizations founded since
Shinto sects and schools
…Inoue Masakane (1790–1849). Ontakekyō (御嶽教) Centered on faith in Mount Ontake (ontake shinkō). Shinrikyo (神理教) Founded by Sano Tsunehiko (1834–1906). Shinshūkyō (神習教) Founded by Yoshimura Masamochi (1839–1915). Shinto Shusei (神道修成派) Founded by Nitta Kuniteru (1829–1902). Shintō Taikyō (神道大教) Known previously…
The Dai Heiwa Kinen Tō, Peace Tower built by Perfect Liberty Kyōdan
Head office of Oomoto at Kameoka, Japan
Headquarters of Reiyū-kai
Rissho Kosei-kai’s Great Sacred Hall