It is celebrated at both Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. The incident occurred close to Meiji Shrine, one of the largest Shinto shrines in Japan. "Shrine Shinto" refers to the practices centred around shrines. Religious practices were usually held in local shrines and sacred areas, which contained sacrificial altars. There are a number of small temples, shrines and hermitages. In Asia, the animals are depicted as motifs in Hindu and Buddhist shrines and temples. "Ofuda" are provided both at Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. Oracular shrines and sanctuaries were still popular. Often, devotees respond to intercessions by pilgrimage to one of several popular shrines. The state has some of the holiest Hindu shrines. The Alvars sung these songs at various sacred shrines. Hundreds of Japanese Shinto shrines were built throughout the peninsula. This relates to the strict notions of sacred purity that Shinto shrines stand for. The city features numerous other small Shinto shrines. There are several Shinto shrines in America.