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]

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

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.

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.

2024年2月20日 · A torii gate (Torii (鳥居)) is a traditional Japanese gate made of wood, often seen in front of Shinto shrines and some Buddhist temples. It is a symbolic entrance to the sacred space of the shrine.

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 (鳥居, literally bird abode, Japanese pronunciation: [to.ɾi.i]) is a traditional Japan ese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine, where it symbolically marks the transition from the mundane to sacred.

2024年6月18日 · Whenever you visit a Shinto shrine, you will most likely encounter a large gate-like structure out front, called a torii. Why are they built at shrines and what do they represent? Learn about these points in this article, as well as some of the famous torii in Japan.

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]

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.