A torii (Japanese: 鳥居, [to.ɾi.i]) is a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine, where it symbolically marks the transition from the mundane to the sacred, [1] and a spot where kami are welcomed and thought to travel through. [2]

2021年5月3日 · Have you ever been wondering what is a giant red gate which generally stands at the entrance of Shinto shrines in Japan? It’s called Torii (鳥居), which is recognized as a symbolic structure that can be found at most of the Japanese shrines.

2025年3月8日 · torii, symbolic gateway marking the entrance to the sacred precincts of a Shintō shrine in Japan. The torii, which has many variations, characteristically consists of two cylindrical vertical posts topped by a crosswise rectangular beam extending

2024年5月17日 · A Torii gate is the structure found at the entrance to Shinto shrines, some of which are part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan. Torii gates are traditionally red or vermilion-colored structures, featuring 2 upright posts and 2 horizontal crossbars.

2025年1月3日 · Torii gates are unique structures at the entrance of Japanese Shinto shrines, symbolizing the boundary between the sacred space of the shrine and the everyday world. The shape, color, material, and placement of torii gates vary, and each has its own significance.

2023年8月4日 · Torii gates (or just torii for short) are traditional Japanese arches that usually mark the entrance to Shinto shrines (although they are occasionally present at Buddhist temples and other locations, too).

2019年2月10日 · Japanese shrines often have a door before their door: the torii. These portals mark the border between the secular world and the sacred space of the shrine, and have become particularly characteristic symbols of religion in Japan. Discover here their characteristics, their origin and their history!

A torii is a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine, where it symbolically marks the transition from the profane to the sacred.

2024年10月25日 · When you visit a shrine, you will see a torii gate at the entrance. If you look closely, you will notice that the shape and color of the torii gate vary depending on the shrine. But what purpose are torii gates built for in the first place?

2025年1月7日 · A torii (Japanese: 鳥居, Script error: No such module "IPA".) is a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine, where it symbolically marks the transition from the mundane to the sacred, [1] and a spot where kami are welcomed and thought to travel through. [2]