In Shintoism, kami refers to divine spirits or deities that are worshipped. They can be found in natural elements like mountains, rivers, trees, as well as ancestral spirits.
Related terms
Shinbutsu-shugo: The practice of combining elements of Buddhism with Shinto beliefs and rituals.
Jinja: A term used for Shinto shrines where people go to worship kami.
Matsuri: Traditional festivals held at Shinto shrines to honor and celebrate specific kami or events.