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Japanese spiritual architecture - Myojin torii

Sun, August 19, 2012, by Muza-chan
A month ago, after I showed you the unusual shime torii from Hiroshima, I received quite a few questions regarding the other styles...
Judging by the construction style, we can identify 2 large categories of torii and the most frequently used is the one in this photo, the myōjin style.

Besides the two pillars (called hashira), the myōjin style features a large horizontal beam made from two parts, called kasagi - the black part and shimaki - the vermilion part, reinforced by a smaller beam (the nuki). An important detail is that the myōjin torii has the kasagi and shimaki slightly curved upwards...

Torii, Hakone Shrine, Hakone
EXIF info:

Nikon D90
Lens: VR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 18mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/200s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 400


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