noun
Shinto shrine precincts
Specifically refers to the sacred grounds of a Shinto shrine, considered the dwelling place of the kami.
神域では静かに振る舞うことが求められる。
Quiet behavior is expected within the shrine precincts.
noun
holy precincts; sanctuary
A broader, more general term for any sacred or inviolable area, not limited to Shinto.
この森は古くから神域として守られてきた。
This forest has been protected as a sanctuary since ancient times.