There are temples and shrines in Japan. This distinction will help you understand Japanese culture better. The deities enshrined are different. Temple = “Buddhism”　　A place to worship the principal image (mainly Buddhist statues) 　Shrine = “Shinto　　A place to worship mirrors and other sacred objects (objects in which deities are believed to reside) The Japanese, who … More Temples and shrines are not the same. Points of Difference