These torii mark the entrance to a traditional Japanese Shinto shrine in Ueno Park, Toyko. They are arranged to represent increasing levels of holiness as you approach the inner sanctuary of the shrine.
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arrange by human hands?
Hello! Yes, they are arranged according to Shinto specifications. Torii are an ages-old tradition in Japan; the first mention of them came in text written in 952, and the oldest wooden torii were built in 1535.
I love the Japanese arrangement!
It’s pretty amazing when you first see it. And that’s just part of a long walkway of torii before you come to an very cool temple.
Thanks for sharing. I’m glad to share Japanese things.
It’s a really wonderful and peaceful place in Tokyo in a very beautiful park with a lot of excellent museums.
nice to know. thanks for sharing.
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Beautifully arranged… I love the vibrant color as well. 😉
Thanks for checking my pic out. Yes, lots of oranges and reds.
These remind me of a beautiful scene in Memoirs of a Geisha, when the young girl is running through this incredible corridor lined with archways like these 🙂
I took a video as a walked amongst them. Perhaps I’ll post it to my video section. Walking through the corridor is really serene, like you’re going back in time.