Friday, November 4, 2016

Fushimi-Inari(4): How torii gates are infused with the wishes of their dedicators


Another question many ask about Fushimi Inari is: why are there so many torii gates? 

A torii gate is intended to divide the human world and world of the gods into two; in other words, it is the gateway to the world where the gods live. 

In this way, torii gates stand as a symbol of Shinto shrines.

 The number of torii gates in Fushimi Inari has increased since the seventeenth century, as the people that have come here to pray to the god of the land have popularized the custom of having torii gates in front of shrines. 

By fusing the concept of “passing under the torii gates” with that of “reaching our goals,” worshippers express gratitude to God.

 In fact, new torii gates are still being built every day.

 Each torii gate is inscribed with the dedicator’s names and the time when it was created. Why not take a closer look at a torii gate in its brilliant vermillion, and see when it was made?





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