Kamidana (Kanji: 神棚 Hiragana: かみだな), literally meaning "kami shelf", is a type of miniature shrine placed or hung high on a wall in some Japanese homes. The kamidana contains a wide variety of items related to Shinto-style ceremonies.
Worship at the kamidana is as simple as saying prayers, offering food (e.g., rice, water) and flowers. Before worshiping at the kamidana it is ritually important for family members to cleanse their hands.
Kamidana can also be found in traditional Japanese martial art dōjō.
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