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@michalp24 - UnsplashTorii Gate
📍 Japan
Torii Gates are a well-known symbol of Japan. They are an iconic red-orange gate, often displayed at the entrance of important sacred places or structures like Shinto Shrines and Buddhist temples. Although they may look similar, these structures have varied throughout the ages and mean different things to different people. They can bring spiritual protection to the site and its visitors or hold special meaning for those that are spiritually connected. Many photographers find them incredibly beautiful and capture their magical presence in photos. Travellers should certainly experience the opportunity to check out the different varieties of sacred Torii Gates from the ancient to the modern.
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