What is a Torii Gate?

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  • Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
  • You've seen them everywhere - large gates in Japan. But what are they? This 5-minute video will thoroughly explain it all.
    Fantastic Torii Gate Photography from Jan Becke:
    janbecke.com/p...
    Torii Gate Explanation: www.britannica...
    The 10 most iconic torii gates in all of Japan:
    blog.japanwond...
    The most famous torii gate in Japan: Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima.
    en.wikipedia.o...

КОМЕНТАРІ • 13

  • @germanmontoya8537
    @germanmontoya8537 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks brother, from Fushimi Inari Taisha Sembon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates)
    千本鳥居
    I am now walking through the gates with a better feeling for them.

    • @carlrosa1130
      @carlrosa1130  2 місяці тому

      I love Fushimi Inari! I was there about 2 months ago (again). I only go there now at about 7 am. Hardly no one is there other than the cleaning crew, sweeping the steps. And you can get some amazing photos. But by 9 am/10 am, it's packed.

  • @edwardoowew
    @edwardoowew 2 місяці тому +1

    Very interesting! Thanks!

  • @Octopugilist
    @Octopugilist 21 день тому

    Thank you for the video! I'd always been curious about the torii gates

    • @carlrosa1130
      @carlrosa1130  21 день тому

      MY pleasure! Thank YOU for commenting!

  • @jdmbear8492
    @jdmbear8492 2 місяці тому

    Visiting in November I've never been so excited. Any tips for November musts in the golden triangle or Hiroshima/miyajima day visit

    • @carlrosa1130
      @carlrosa1130  2 місяці тому

      First off - I'm excited for you! I''ll be there in November as well! I'm bringing three tour groups through Japan from October 15th - December 1st. I'll be in Japan for about 46 days straight. I have SO many recommendations for you. It really depends on what you enjoy doiing - food, photography, history, fitness, relaxation, books, shopping, etc. I can help you here (chatting here) or you can email me at carldrosa@yahoo.com. Whichever you like. And if you're going to Hiroshima/Miyajima - yes. LOTS of recommendations!

  • @banchan91
    @banchan91 4 місяці тому +1

    cool :)

  • @ShaneHerrick
    @ShaneHerrick 2 місяці тому

    You still didn't give any actual meaning or reason for the gates elements other than some basic explinational of the whole shinto religion.

    • @carlrosa1130
      @carlrosa1130  2 місяці тому

      3:34: "And usually, at the front of these shrines, a torii gate...like these...mark the entrance to Shinto Shrines and recognizable symbols of the religion." Is there a clarification you'd want past that? For example, are you referring to why that shape is chosen? Thanks for the comment, by the way. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

    • @ShaneHerrick
      @ShaneHerrick 2 місяці тому

      @carlrosa1130 yes... why the shape? and why the elements of the construction, such as the two horizontal beams and the curve upward and such?

    • @carlrosa1130
      @carlrosa1130  2 місяці тому

      @@ShaneHerrick Good question and thanks fo r the reply. The problem with answering it is because not all torii gates have the same shape. They use the same 'style' of two posts with a top bar..but some don't have the arched top - just straight. Others use highly ornate torii gates and some are downright dull and 'boring.' Some have angeled legs and some are straight/vertical. Check out these torii gates:
      Gate 1: gethiroshima.com/features/miyajima-shrine-gate-renovation-officially-completed/
      Gate 2: japanjourneys.jp/yamanashi/kawaguchiko/attractions/tenku-no-torii/
      Gate 3: zekkeijapan.com/article/index/643/?page=2
      The 'design' of the toriis seem to be very open to artistic flair.
      I'd like your opinion as well.

    • @Octopugilist
      @Octopugilist 21 день тому

      ​@@ShaneHerrickBecause it looks cool. And because it looks cool.