Japan Gateway at Lincoln Parkes blog

Japan Gateway. The torii, which has many variations, characteristically consists of two cylindrical vertical posts topped by a crosswise rectangular beam extending beyond the posts on either side and a second crosswise beam a short distance below the first. Standing 16.6 meters tall (about 52 feet), it is referred to as a grand torii for its size and stands as japan's largest wooden gate. This distinctive structure, often associated with shintoism, is not just a simple gateway; Torii, symbolic gateway marking the entrance to the sacred precincts of a shintō shrine in japan. These iconic japanese structures, often bright red, mark the entrance to sacred shinto shrines across japan. Not only has this shrine and its torii been recognized as an important cultural property in japan, but it's also recognized as a unesco world heritage site as well. It represents a bridge between the mortal world and the divine. The torii gate, an iconic symbol of japan, holds profound significance in the country’s culture and history.

Standing 16.6 meters tall (about 52 feet), it is referred to as a grand torii for its size and stands as japan's largest wooden gate. It represents a bridge between the mortal world and the divine. The torii gate, an iconic symbol of japan, holds profound significance in the country’s culture and history. These iconic japanese structures, often bright red, mark the entrance to sacred shinto shrines across japan. Torii, symbolic gateway marking the entrance to the sacred precincts of a shintō shrine in japan. Not only has this shrine and its torii been recognized as an important cultural property in japan, but it's also recognized as a unesco world heritage site as well. This distinctive structure, often associated with shintoism, is not just a simple gateway; The torii, which has many variations, characteristically consists of two cylindrical vertical posts topped by a crosswise rectangular beam extending beyond the posts on either side and a second crosswise beam a short distance below the first.

Japan Travel, Miyajima Torii, Symbolic Gateway, April 2018 Editorial

Japan Gateway The torii gate, an iconic symbol of japan, holds profound significance in the country’s culture and history. The torii, which has many variations, characteristically consists of two cylindrical vertical posts topped by a crosswise rectangular beam extending beyond the posts on either side and a second crosswise beam a short distance below the first. It represents a bridge between the mortal world and the divine. Torii, symbolic gateway marking the entrance to the sacred precincts of a shintō shrine in japan. This distinctive structure, often associated with shintoism, is not just a simple gateway; These iconic japanese structures, often bright red, mark the entrance to sacred shinto shrines across japan. The torii gate, an iconic symbol of japan, holds profound significance in the country’s culture and history. Standing 16.6 meters tall (about 52 feet), it is referred to as a grand torii for its size and stands as japan's largest wooden gate. Not only has this shrine and its torii been recognized as an important cultural property in japan, but it's also recognized as a unesco world heritage site as well.