Pair of rabbit statues at Izumo Taisha

Wed, June 5, 2019, by
According to an old Japanese legend, Ōkuninushi (the kami of love, marriage and matchmaking) once helped a white rabbit to recover after its skin was ripped by another animal, and to thank him the rabbit made for him a prediction related to his marriage.

Related to this legend, the shrines dedicated to Ōkuninushi-no-Mikoto are always guarded by pairs of rabbit statues, like in this photo taken at Izumo Taisha in Shimane.

Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine, Izumo, Shimane
EXIF info:

Nikon Df
Lens: 24-70mm F/2.8G
Focal Length: 48mm
Aperture: F/3.5
Shutter Speed: 1/1250s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 640


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