Shinto Priest
しんかん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Religious Workers
- Minor : Religious Workers
Summary
A profession that performs Shinto rituals at shrines and other places, presiding over festivals, prayers, and ceremonies.
Description
Shinto Priests serve as Shinto ritualists at shrines and other religious facilities, planning, preparing, and conducting festivals. They lead daily prayers, norito recitations, wedding ceremonies, funerals, and other rituals, conveying worshippers' wishes to the deities. They also manage shrine grounds and sacred objects, and organize local events. Solemn demeanor, understanding of Shinto doctrines, and communication skills for interacting with worshippers are essential.
Future Outlook
Due to declining birthrates, aging population, and diversifying forms of faith, there are concerns about a shortage of practitioners, but roles in preserving local culture and as tourism resources are expected.
Personality Traits
Honest / Reserved / Sociable / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Concurrent Religious Role / Full-time Priest / Part-time / Self-employed
Career Path
Apprentice Priest → Formal Priest → Head Priest → Shrine Agency Staff → Religious Corporation Staff
Required Skills
Communication Skills (Visitor Response) / Norito Recitation / Shinto Rituals / Shrine Grounds Management
Recommended Skills
Foreign Languages (Tourist Response) / Local Event Planning and Operation / Reading Classical Texts
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because meticulous attention is needed for norito and ceremonial procedures. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with worshippers and local residents is required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because acquiring specialized knowledge in Shinto rituals, history, and doctrines is required. |
| Planning & Organization | Because accurate planning of festivals and ceremonies is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because quantitative analysis or calculations are hardly required. |
Aliases
- Priest
- Shinto Clergyman
Related Jobs
- Buddhist Monk
- Head Priest
- Pastor