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Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū?), located near Harajuku Station in Tokyo, Japan, is the Shinto shrine dedicated to the souls of Emperor Meiji and his wife. It also includes the Meiji Memorial Hall, which was originally used for governmental meetings, including discussions surrounding the drafting of the Meiji Constitution in the late 19th century. Today it is used for Shinto weddings.
Photo taken in Tokyo - April 1996 - Minolta X-700 SLR camera at the Meji-Jingu Shrine. Post processing done January 2008.
Een Shinto bruiloft is een heel traditionele manier om te trouwen: met een processie en priesters. De invloed van het shinto op het dagelijks leven kan men terugvinden in verschillende gebeurtenissen die nog steeds plaatsvinden ondanks het feit dat veel Japanners het shinto tegenwoordig vaak een beetje lacherig afdoen. Zowel bij de geboorte, in de jeugd, bij het trouwen en later heeft bijna iedere Japanner te maken met speciale, typische shinto gebeurtenissen. shinto is typisch een religie bedoeld voor het leven.
Looking toward the Shinto Shrine at Itsukushima (厳島神社) on Miyajima Island (宮島). The shrine is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
I don't know where this image came from, but it's been on my desktop for a few months, and I've come to love it dearly.
Yasukuni Shrine (靖国神社 or 靖國神社, Yasukuni Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda, Tokyo. It was founded by Emperor Meiji in June 1869 and commemorates those who died in service of Japan from the Boshin War of 1868–1869 through the First Indochina War of 1946–1954. The shrine's purpose has been expanded over the years to include those who died in the wars involving Japan spanning from the entire Meiji and Taishō periods, and the lesser part of the Shōwa period.
The shrine lists the names, origins, birthdates, and places of death of 2,466,532 men, women and children, including various pet animals. Among those are 1,068 convicted war criminals, 14 of whom are A-Class (convicted of having been involved in the planning, preparation, initiation, or waging of the war). This has led to many controversies surrounding the shrine. Another memorial at the Honden building commemorates anyone who died on behalf of Japan, but includes Koreans and Taiwanese who served Japan at the time. In addition, the Chinreisha building is a shrine built to inter the souls of all the people who died during WWII, regardless of their nationality. It is located directly south of the Yasukuni Honden.
Various Shinto festivals are associated with the shrine, particularly in the spring and autumn seasons when portable Mikoshi shrines are rounded about honoring the ancestral gods of Japan. A notable image of the shrine is the Japanese Imperial Chrysanthemum featured on the gate curtains leading into the shrine. More recently, the visitation of the shrine by active Japanese diplomats and legislators have brought public controversy in global media. The current 13th High Priest incumbent of the shrine is Tatebumi Yamaguchi, who was appointed on 1 November 2018 after Kunio Kobori.
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At the Meiji shrine - the photo opportunity you don't want to miss. The white hood of the bride is called watabōshi, while she is wearing a uchikake - the woman next to her is wearing a kurotomesode, a formal sort of kimono usually worn at weddings when you are the mother of the bride or groom. The man is wearing a kimono with hakama and a haori (jacket) and a haori-himo (the white tassel in the front of the jacket)
But when I went to the impressive Meiji shrine, it was not one wedding but two - and Kinrō Kansha no Hi (Labour thanksgiving day) and a lot of children dressed for the occasion of Shichi-Go-San (including being gifted the traditional candy - but the date is off because that's supposed to be on the 15th, so it might have been something else....).
Participants in the 2014 Kazusa Junisha Matsuri (Festival) carrying a mikoshi (portable Shinto shrine) on the beach of Torami in the Bousou Peninsula of Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
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The Itsukushima Shrine at high tide, when it appears to float on the water
Itsukushima Shrine (Japanese: 厳島神社 Itsukushima-jinja) is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima). It is in the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. The shrine complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Japanese government has designated several buildings and possessions as National Treasures.
Itsukushima jinja was the chief Shinto shrine (ichinomiya) of Aki Province.
The first shrine buildings were probably erected in the 6th century, and the shrine has been destroyed many times. The present shrine dates from the mid-16th century, and follows the earlier 12th century design. That design was established in 1168, when funds were provided by the warlord Taira no Kiyomori.
The shrine was designed and built on pier-like structures over the bay so that it would appear to be floating on the water, separate from the sacred island, which could be approached by the devout.
Near the main shrine is a noh stage which dates from 1590. Noh theater performances have long been used to pay honor to the gods, and ritually act out key events in the mythic history of Shinto belief.
The dramatic gate, or torii, of Itsukushima Shrine is one of Japan's most popular tourist attractions, and the most recognizable and celebrated feature of the Itsukushima shrine, and the view of the gate in front of the island's Mount Misen is classified as one of the Three Views of Japan (along with the sand bar Amanohashidate, and Matsushima Bay). Although a gate has been in place since 1168, the current gate dates back to 1875. The gate, built of decay-resistant camphor wood, is about 16 metres high; the placement of an additional leg before and behind each main pillar identifies the torii as reflecting the style of Ryōbu Shintō (dual Shinto), a medieval school of esoteric Japanese Buddhism associated with the Shingon Sect.
The torii only appears to be floating at high tide; when the tide is low, it is approachable by foot from the island. It is common practice for visitors to place coins in the cracks of the legs of the gate and make a wish. Gathering shellfish near the gate is also popular at low tide. Many locals add the shellfish they gather to their miso soup. At night, powerful lights on the shore illuminate the torii.
On September 5, 2004, the shrine was severely damaged by Typhoon Songda. The boardwalks and roof were partially destroyed, and the shrine was temporarily closed for repairs.
Ema wiki:
Ema are small wooden plaques on which Shinto worshippers write their prayers or wishes. The ema are then left hanging up at the shrine, where the kami (spirits or gods) receive them. They bear various pictures, often of animals or other Shinto imagery, and many have the word gan'i , meaning "wish", written along the side. In ancient times people would donate horses to the shrines for good favor, over time this was transferred to a wooden plaque with a picture of a horse, and later still to the various wooden plaques sold today for the same purpose.
Ema are sold for various wishes. Common reasons for buying a plaque are for success in work or on exams, marital bliss, to have children, and health. Some shrines specialize in certain types of these plaques, and the larger shrines may offer more than one. Sales of ema help support the shrine financially.
Le Fushimi Inari-taisha (伏見稲荷大社) est le sanctuaire principal de la déesse Inari.
Il est situé dans le district de Fushimi-ku à Kyoto au Japon.
Ce sanctuaire est surtout connu pour ses milliers de toriis vermillon formant un tunnel sur la colline sur laquelle le temple est construit.
Ces toriis sont pour la plupart des dons faits par des particuliers, des familles ou des entreprises à Inari.
Le nom des donateurs figure souvent sur les montants du torii.
Shinto Wedding at Meiji Jingu Shrine.
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Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū (鶴岡八幡宮?) is the most important Shinto shrine in the city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
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Established in 1915 The Meiji Shrine is located in Shibuya, Tokyo. It was built in the middle of the Yoyogi park forest which covers an area of 700,000 square-meters (about 175 acres) and contains over 360 different species of trees, which were donated by people from all parts of Japan. The Shrine is dedicated to the late 19th-century emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken, who opened up Japan to the west.
It is considered Tokyo's most famous Shinto shrine.
Step into the serene ambiance of a traditional Japanese Shinto shrine. This image captures the essence of spiritual Japan with a stone torii gate standing proudly at the entrance. The gate, a common symbol in Shintoism, marks the transition from the mundane world to a sacred space. Its weathered stone texture and robust structure evoke a sense of timeless reverence.
Just beyond the torii gate lies a small shrine building with a gracefully curved tiled roof. The roof's design isn't just beautiful; it efficiently channels rainwater, highlighting the practical wisdom embedded in traditional Japanese architecture. The entrance to the shrine is adorned with lanterns and shimenawa (sacred ropes), which signify purity and protection.
Surrounding the shrine, lush greenery and pine trees enhance the peaceful atmosphere. The natural setting frames the shrine beautifully, adding to its serene and spiritual ambiance. The nearby building hints that this sacred space is embedded in a residential area, illustrating the harmonious blend of everyday life and spiritual sanctuaries in Japan.
This shrine scene isn't just picturesque; it offers a glimpse into the spiritual heart of Japanese culture. The details, from the stone torii gate to the shimenawa and lanterns, embody the deep-rooted traditions and reverence that characterize Shinto practices. This space serves as a tranquil retreat for reflection, spiritual practice, and a moment of calm amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life.