What is a Torii Gate?

[@gina_borrman]

My sister and her family is in Japan now. She sent a picture taken with Torii structure as the background. I started to google what Torii is, and happened to see your video. Voila! Thank you for more extra information.

[@上月-z3l]

Thank you for featuring Japanese religion! Torii is a sacred gate that clearly separates the realm of the gods and the world of humans. Japanese people often walk on both sides of torii gates and shrine grounds rather than in the middle, because the middle path is the path of the gods. In Japan, the yen has been depreciating and it has become possible for anyone to enter the country, and sadly many foreigners have become fed up with the rough treatment of temples and shrines. I hope that as many people as possible will deepen their understanding of the rules and culture of another country before entering the country.

[@carlrosa1130]

Thank you for your comment! I will be returning to Japan soon for more tours! 😀

[@上月-z3l]

@@carlrosa1130 Please come! Japan will definitely welcome people like you, even if you don't show it publicly. Japan is in the middle of autumn this year, and you can enjoy the autumn leaves in early November. Please consider ☺

[@carlrosa1130]

@@上月-z3l Thank you. I will be landing in Japan in 12 days. This will be my 89th trip to Japan in 19 years. Amazing!

[@上月-z3l]

@@carlrosa1130 So many people are coming! It would be a perfect time for that. It's getting cooler, so please bring warm clothes that you can put on and take off so you don't catch a cold 👍️ We hope that you will be able to enjoy Japan again.

[@suweycardude9478]

Great video, great explanation as well, you have true talent!!!

[@carlrosa1130]

Thank you!!!!

[@germanmontoya8537]

Thanks brother, from Fushimi Inari Taisha Sembon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates) 千本鳥居 I am now walking through the gates with a better feeling for them.

[@carlrosa1130]

I love Fushimi Inari! I was there about 2 months ago (again). I only go there now at about 7 am. Hardly no one is there other than the cleaning crew, sweeping the steps. And you can get some amazing photos. But by 9 am/10 am, it's packed.

[@Octopugilist]

Thank you for the video! I'd always been curious about the torii gates

[@carlrosa1130]

MY pleasure! Thank YOU for commenting!

[@jdmbear8492]

Visiting in November I've never been so excited. Any tips for November musts in the golden triangle or Hiroshima/miyajima day visit

[@carlrosa1130]

First off - I'm excited for you! I''ll be there in November as well! I'm bringing three tour groups through Japan from October 15th - December 1st. I'll be in Japan for about 46 days straight. I have SO many recommendations for you. It really depends on what you enjoy doiing - food, photography, history, fitness, relaxation, books, shopping, etc. I can help you here (chatting here) or you can email me at [e-mail]. Whichever you like. And if you're going to Hiroshima/Miyajima - yes. LOTS of recommendations!

[@renashbellrn]

So what is torri gate?

[@carlrosa1130]

It makes the opening, entrance for a Shinto Shrine or temple and denotes a spot where reverence is offered before entering and exiting.

[@edwardoowew]

Very interesting! Thanks!

[@banchan91]

cool :)

[@ShaneHerrick]

You still didn't give any actual meaning or reason for the gates elements other than some basic explinational of the whole shinto religion.

[@carlrosa1130]

3:34: "And usually, at the front of these shrines, a torii gate...like these...mark the entrance to Shinto Shrines and recognizable symbols of the religion." Is there a clarification you'd want past that? For example, are you referring to why that shape is chosen? Thanks for the comment, by the way. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@ShaneHerrick]

@carlrosa1130 yes... why the shape? and why the elements of the construction, such as the two horizontal beams and the curve upward and such?

[@carlrosa1130]

@@ShaneHerrick Good question and thanks fo r the reply. The problem with answering it is because not all torii gates have the same shape. They use the same 'style' of two posts with a top bar..but some don't have the arched top - just straight. Others use highly ornate torii gates and some are downright dull and 'boring.' Some have angeled legs and some are straight/vertical. Check out these torii gates: Gate 1: gethiroshima.com/features/miyajima-shrine-gate-renovation-officially-completed/ Gate 2: japanjourneys.jp/yamanashi/kawaguchiko/attractions/tenku-no-torii/ Gate 3: zekkeijapan.com/article/index/643/?page=2 The 'design' of the toriis seem to be very open to artistic flair. I'd like your opinion as well.

[@Octopugilist]

​@@ShaneHerrickBecause it looks cool. And because it looks cool.

[@adambane1719]

@@carlrosa1130 Bro has absolutely no idea what he's talking about AND can't admit that he doesn't know anything about Torii gates. lol

[@tn-tg6hl]

鳥居で懸垂するのがなんでダメかわかってない人たちがいますが エルサレムの嘆きの壁でボルダリングしてみたら嫌でも分かるのではないでしょうか

[@carlrosa1130]

Thank you!!!