Do you know what’s the difference between a Temple and a Shrine? A temple does not have a Torii ( a gate ) and a Shrine have except for Ikoma Jinja (Temple). The only temple in Japan which has a gate. As explained to me it serve as both a temple and a shrine. The main god of the temple is a protector of Buddha.

The main gate.

Ikoma main Temple

The main god of this temple loves radish, so most patrons bring radish and donate it to the temple.

a view from the top