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The famous 16m tall O-torii has been reconstructed 17 times since then, last in 1875. The magical atmosphere of Miyajima is best captured at dusk when the tide rises and the stone lanters flicker. The gate to a Shinto shrine (Jinja), the Torii designates holy ground. As Shinto is a religion of worship of nature spirits, or Kami. The Gate marks the gateway between the physical and spiritual worlds, and is often the only indication that one is entering a shrine.
The Torii is traditionally made in three pieces, three being a sacred number of the Kami. When entering a shrine, a visitor will clap their hands three times, and bow three times to summon the spirits.
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| This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 20 October, 2007. |
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