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 beyond the posts on either side and a second crosswise beam a short distance below the first.

2020年12月17日 · A torii gate is a traditional Japanese gate and is most often seen at Shinto shrines, which are thought to be the homes of the Shinto gods and the torii gates mark the gateway between the human world and the sacred world.

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.

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.

2025年1月28日 · The torii gate, found at Shinto shrines, marks the boundary between the human world and the divine realm of kami. It symbolizes purification and the warding off of evil spirits, and often feature a simple design.

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.

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.

2024年11月6日 · The fundamental role of torii gates is to mark the entrance to Shinto shrines and other sacred spaces. They symbolize the transition from the secular to the sacred, marking the boundary between the human world and the spiritual realm.