Shinto Collection (#7)

KYOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 2, 2017: Markers at Higashi Otani Cemetery historic site

Kyoto, Japan at Kiyomizu-dera Temple during autumn season

Kyoto, Japan rooftop cityscape in Higashiyama historic district at night

Kyoto, Japan skyline and landmark towers at dusk

Eikando or Eikan-do Zenrinji shrine garden and bridge with red, yellow maple carpet at peak fall foliage color during late November in Kyoto, Japan

Eikando Zenrinji Temple with red, yellow maple carpet at peak fall foliage color during late November in Kyoto, Japan. Famous landmark to see autumn l Eikando Zenrinji Temple with red

Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa, Japan at the Hatago Iwa Rock during sunset

Miyajima, Hiroshima, Japan at Itsukushima Shrine at night

Kyoto, Japan at Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Fujiyoshida, Japan at Chureito Pagoda and Mt. Fuji in the spring with cherry blossoms full bloom during sunrise. Japan Landscape and nature travel, or Fujiyoshida, Japan at Chureito Pagoda and Mt

Miyajima, Hiroshima, Japan townscape at dusk

Miyajima Island, Hiroshima, Japan in spring at dusk

Mt. Fuji, Japan from behind Chureito Pagoda

Kyoto, Japan at Byodo-in Temple

Kyoto, Japan the Ryoan-ji Temple zen rock garden in the spring

Kyoto, Japan at Hirano Temple festival grounds in spring. The lantern reads "Moonrise, Hirano Temple"

Kyoto, Japan skyline at dusk

Yoshinoyama, Japan at Kinpusenji Temple Pagoda

Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, See No Evil, Nikko, Japan
Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, See No Evil (Three Wise Monkeys), oak carving outside a Shinto stable, Nikko, Japan - Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts Date: circa 1910

Ikuta Shrine, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Ikuta Shrine (Ikuta-jinja) - a Shinto shrine in the Chuo Ward of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan - possibly among the oldest shrines in the country. Date: circa 1910s

Tomb of Kusunoki Masashige - Minatogawa Shrine, Kobe
The Tomb of Kusunoki Masashige (Nanko) - Minatogawa Shrine - a Shinto shrine in Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, roughly on the site of the Battle of Minatogawa. Date: circa 1910s

Shinto Religious Dance - Japan. Date: circa 1920s

Famous floating Torii of the Itsukushima Shrine, Japan
Itsukushima Shrine - a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima), best known for its floating torii gate (pictured on this card)

Kamijinko, Nakajinko and Shimojinko, Tosho-gu, Nikko
The Three Sacred Treasure Houses - (from left) Kamijinko, Nakajinko and Shimojinko, Tosho-gu, Nikko The UNESCO World Heritage Site Shrines

Shinto Kasuga Shrine at Nara, Japan - The Deer Park
The path to the Shinto Kasuga Shrine at Nara, Japan passes through a Deer Park. In the Deer Park, deer are able to roam freely

Susano-o no Mikoto Killing the Eight-headed Dragon, 1748 (colour woodblock print; hosoban)
2969314 Susano-o no Mikoto Killing the Eight-headed Dragon, 1748 (colour woodblock print; hosoban) by Kiyomasu II, Torii (1706-63); 31.9x4.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

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Japan, Kyoto. Torii Gates in the Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Shinto Shrine. Date: 23/02/2010

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Japan, Kyoto. Colorful Shinto shrine on grounds of the Heian Jingu Shrine. Date: 23/02/2010

Carrying a Lantern Decorated with a Pavilion, Gohei, Flowers, and Fan (Sekiguchi-cho... 1779. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga)
Carrying a Lantern Decorated with a Pavilion, Gohei, Flowers, and Fan (Sekiguchi-cho Rosoku-cho no banto), from the series " The Festival of the Kanda Shrine (Kanda go-sairei)", 1779

Carrying a Lantern Decorated with the Flowers of the Four Seasons (Hirakawa-cho... 1780. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga)
Carrying a Lantern Decorated with the Flowers of the Four Seasons (Hirakawa-cho Yamamoto-cho shiki no hana mando) from the series " The Festival of the Sanno Shrine (Sanno go-sairei)", 1780

Sengen, the Goddess of Mount Fuji, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis
STC323788 Sengen, the Goddess of Mount Fuji, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

The Dancing Fox, 1766. Creator: Unknown
The Dancing Fox, 1766

Onamushi no Mikoto Killing the Great Bird, 1765. Creator: Unknown
Onamushi no Mikoto Killing the Great Bird, 1765

Sogyo Hachiman, 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Sogyo Hachiman, 10th century

Shinto Deity in the Guise of the Monk Hyeja, 11th / early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Shinto Deity in the Guise of the Monk Hyeja, 11th/early 12th century

Female Shinto Deity, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Female Shinto Deity, 12th century

Visiting Oji Inari Shrine, Japan, 1801 / 05. Creator: Hokusai
Visiting Oji Inari Shrine, Japan, 1801/05

Visitors to the Hachiman shrine, Japan, c. 1803 / 04. Creator: Hokusai
Visitors to the Hachiman shrine, Japan, c. 1803/04

Visiting the Sanno Shrine, 1824. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Visiting the Sanno Shrine, 1824

Shinto priest performing the seaweed-gathering ritual, early 1830s

Shrine Maidens Onami and Ohatsu Dancing at Yushima Tenjin Shrine, c. 1769

History of Kamakura: Building Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, late 18th-early 19th century

A festival at the Sumiyoshi Shrine, Edo period, early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
A festival at the Sumiyoshi Shrine, Edo period, early 17th century

Procession of an Imperial Messenger to the Iwashimizu Shrine, Edo period, late 18th-19th century

Infants first visit to a Shinto shrine, Edo period, late 17th-early 18th century

A Shinto Priest, Three Women and a Child, Edo period, ca. 1799-1801. Creator: Hokusai
A Shinto Priest, Three Women and a Child, Edo period, ca. 1799-1801. Young women carrying iron cooking pots on their heads are blessed by a Shinto priest

A Shinto ceremony, Edo period, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Ogata Kenzan
A Shinto ceremony, Edo period, late 17th-early 18th century. Attributed to Ogata Kenzan

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Shinto, the ancient indigenous religion of Japan, is deeply rooted in the country's culture and history. One of its most iconic symbols can be found at the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine in Kyoto, located in the beautiful Fushimi ward of Kyoto prefecture within the Kansai region. This shrine is famous for its Senbon Torii, a series of tunnels made up of thousands of vibrant red torii gates that create a mesmerizing sight for visitors. Walking through this enchanting tunnel at Fushimi Inari Shinto shrine feels like stepping into another world. Each gate represents a donation from individuals or businesses seeking blessings and protection from Inari, the Shinto deity associated with rice and prosperity. The vermillion-colored floating torii gate adds to the mystical ambiance surrounding this sacred place. Another notable Shinto site is Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it boasts stunning views and features an awe-inspiring floating torii gate that seems to defy gravity during sunset. Visitors are captivated by its beauty and spiritual significance. Shinto plays an essential role in Japanese society even today. Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo serves as a popular venue for traditional weddings, blending modernity with ancient customs seamlessly. From Kyoto's historic landmarks to Tokyo's bustling streets, Shinto shrines dotting Honshu Island provide glimpses into Japan's rich cultural heritage. These sites serve as reminders of how deeply ingrained spirituality is within Japanese traditions. Immerse yourself in the mystique and tranquility offered by these remarkable places - whether you explore Senbon Torii at Fushimi Inari Taisha or witness breathtaking sunsets at Itsukushima Shrine - each visit promises an unforgettable experience steeped in centuries-old tradition and reverence for nature.