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The Otorii from Yasukuni Shrine

Aug 8, 2010 | 34 feedbacks »

The main gate of Yasukuni Shrine, known as Otorii, was erected in 1921. In 1943 it was demolished to be used as raw material for the war, and was replaced by a small torii made of Japanesse cypress.
The currently existing gate has been built with donations in 1974, weights about 100 tons and it is 25 meters tall, being the tallest torii in Japan.

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The main Torii, Yasukuni Shrine, Tokyo
The main Torii, Yasukuni Shrine, Tokyo

Info:

Nikon D90
Lens: VR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 20mm
Aperture: F/7.1
Shutter Speed: 1/80s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 400

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@eriiiic: I know exactly what you mean (^_~)
08/10/10 @ 09:46
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@kazukimi I can imagine... I think I should visit Japan during the sakura blooming season... (^_^)
08/10/10 @ 09:45
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@Muzachan Yes, Cherry blossom festival in Yasukuni shrine is amazing!!　And Kitanomaru-park at imperial palace near the shrine is also too.
08/10/10 @ 08:38
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@Muzachan nishi-kanda and idabashi is a great place. But some people visiting this shrime, not exactly ! (specialy these comming days)
08/10/10 @ 08:11
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@eriiiic It's a nice neighborhood, isn't it?
08/10/10 @ 08:08
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RT @purplehayz: A #Japan photo per day - The tallest Torii in Japan [link]
08/09/10 @ 20:52
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08/09/10 @ 20:51
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@Muzachan Oh! It's placed very close to my office! But I went there just several times in cherry blossom season....
08/09/10 @ 12:14
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I live near this shrime / kudanshita RT @asiaimages: RT @Muzachan A Japan Photo per Day - The Tallest Torii in japan [link]
08/09/10 @ 12:04
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08/09/10 @ 12:00
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@808armada Yes, it's very simple, but it certainly is an impressive view.
08/09/10 @ 08:58
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08/09/10 @ 08:52
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@ojisanjake:
I'll change the article title, not to mislead. :)
08/09/10 @ 08:51
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08/08/10 @ 11:28
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Also Saijo Inari in Okayama has a torii 28 meters high.
08/08/10 @ 10:23
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08/08/10 @ 08:56
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08/08/10 @ 07:44
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Not the most beautiful but impressive. ^_^ RT @Muzachan: A Japan Photo per Day - The Tallest Torii in japan [link]
08/08/10 @ 05:18
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08/08/10 @ 05:16
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@ojisanjake:
Thank you, I didn't know that!
The people from Yasukuni need also to update their info... :)
08/08/10 @ 04:58
 ojisanjake
Actually it hasnt been the tallest for many years
this one at 32.5 meters is
http://ojisanjake.blogspot.com/2010/04/yamanobenomichi.html
08/08/10 @ 04:49
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