Muza-chan's Gate to Japan

Japanese traditional architecture, Nagare-zukuri

Sat, December 7, 2013, by Muza-chan
There are two main religions practiced in Japan, Shinto and Buddhism, and from an architectural point of view, they have several specific traits. One is the presence of the Japanese specific torii gate, which, with very few exceptions, marks the presence of a Shinto shrine.

Amongst the architectural styles unique to the Shinto shrines is also the Nagare-zukuri, a style easily to identify because of its asymmetrical roof shape, as you can see in this photo from Amanohashidate...

Motoise Kono Shrine, Amanohashidate
EXIF info:

Nikon D90
Lens: 18-70mm F/3.5-4.5G
Focal Length: 18mm
Aperture: F/7.1
Shutter Speed: 1/80s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200


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