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Kyoto, Japan-June 3, 2018: Tunnels of Torii gates, donated by worshipers. Fushimi Inari Shrine is the Head Shrine of 30,000 Inari-sha shrines nationwide. It has been a place for wide worship for the guardian god of abundant crops, business prosperity and family safety since the Inari Okami (god of harvest) was housed in 711. At the shrine’s entrance stands Romon Gate (Two-story Gate). The main hall of the shrine (Honden) and other buildings stand behind Romon Gate. The Shrine is famous for Torii gates called 1,000 Shrine Gates. Actually there are about 10,000 vermilion Torii gates nowadays leading high up to Mt Inari behind the shrine. They were donated by worshipers from all over Japan as a testament of their prayers and gratitude. The Torii gates have started to be offered since time immemorial. These Torii gates are infused with meaning of “wishes will come through or came through.”

Tokyo, Japan-January 3, 2022: In front of the Main Hall of Meiji-Jingu Shrine, people in the front line are praying and the rest of the people are waiting on the ground of the Main Hall. As so many people visit the Shrine during the New Year season to pray for their health and good luck for the year, a normal wooden offertory box is not enough and, therefore, a huge sheet is spread out in front for visitors to throw coins and notes. About 3 million people visit Meiji-jingu Shrine during the three days of New Year, to pray for their health and good luck for the year. Meiji Jingu Shrine, a Shinto shrine, was established in 1920 and dedicated to Emperor Meiji (1852-1914) and his consort Empress Shoken (1850-1914); the great grand parents of the current Emperor Naruhito. All visitors, as it has now become customary, wear protective face mask to prevent Corona virus pandemic.

Tokyo, Japan-December 31, 2018: The photo shows the crowd in front of Juyosho of the Shrine, where good luck charms and amulets for festivals and various prayers are sold. Meiji-jingu Shrine, a Shinto shrine, was established in 1920 and dedicated to Emperor Meiji (1852-1914) and his consort Empress Shoken (1850-1914); the great grandparents of the current Emperor Akihito. The average number of people to visit Meiji-jingu Shrine during the first three days of New Year is said to be over 3 million, No 1 spot in the whole Japan.

Kyoto, Japan - March 19, 2013: A giant torii gate in front of the Romon Gate at Fushimi Inari Shrine's entrance. Fushimi Inari Shrine is the head shrine of Inari, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings.

Tokyo, Japan-January 3, 2020: The photo shows people passing by big Sake (Japanese rice wine) barrels, which were donated to the Meiji-jingu Shrine by Japanese Sake makers. They came to the Shrine to pray for their health and good luck for the year. Meiji-jingu Shrine, a Shinto shrine, was established in 1920 and dedicated to Emperor Meiji (1852-1914) and his consort Empress Shoken (1850-1914); the great great grandparents of the current Emperor Naruhito. The average number of people to visit Meiji-jingu Shrine during the first three days of New Year is said to be over 3 million, No 1 spot in the whole Japan.

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan - January 26 2019 : Winter scenery of the Imamiya Jinja Shrine. It was founded during the Heian period in 994. In 1001, however, the shrine was moved to its present-day location as a response to an epidemic that had hit the Kyoto area a year earlier.

Kyoto, Japan - March 19, 2013: A giant torii gate in front of the Romon Gate at Fushimi Inari Shrine's entrance. Fushimi Inari Shrine is the head shrine of Inari, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings.

Tokyo, Japan-January 3, 2019: The photo shows a big crowd under police control in front of Torii Gate, paying a visit to Meiji-jingu Shrine to pray for their health and good luck for the year. Meiji-jingu Shrine, a Shinto shrine, was established in 1920 and dedicated to Emperor Meiji (1852-1914) and his consort Empress Shoken (1850-1914); the great grandparents of the current Emperor Akihito. The average number of people to visit Meiji-jingu Shrine during the first three days of New Year is said to be over 3 million, No 1 spot in the whole Japan.

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan - September 16, 2019 : Scenery of the Shimogamo jinja Shrine. It is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan and is one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Tokyo, Japan-January 3, 2020: The photo shows a big crowd under the police traffic control, waiting in front of the Torii Gate and the South Sacred Gate (Romon Gate) of Meiji-jingu Shrine before entering the ground of the Main Hall. A huge number of people visit Meiji-jingu Shrine during the New Year's days, to pray for their health and good luck for the year. During the New Year season, the South Sacred Gate is elaborately decorated to welcome the year with various signs, including the picture of Oriental zodiac. The year 2020 is the year of the rat. Meiji-jingu Shrine, a Shinto shrine, was established in 1920 and dedicated to Emperor Meiji (1852-1914) and his consort Empress Shoken (1850-1914); the great great grandparents of the current Emperor Naruhito. The average number of people to visit Meiji-jingu Shrine during the first three days of New Year is said to be over 3 million, No 1 spot in the whole Japan.

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan - September 16, 2019 : Scenery of the Shimogamo jinja Shrine. It is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan and is one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan - March 18 2019 : Romon Gate of the Kamigamo Shrine. It is an important Shinto sanctuary on the banks of the Kamo River in north Kyoto, first founded in 678.

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan - March 18 2019 : Romon Gate of the Kamigamo Shrine. It is an important Shinto sanctuary on the banks of the Kamo River in north Kyoto, first founded in 678.

Tokyo, Japan-January 3, 2022: A big crowd under the police traffic control is walking through the South Sacred Gate (Romon Gate) of Meiji-Jingu Shrine to enter the ground of the Main Hall. During the New Year season, the gate is elaborately decorated to welcome the year with various signs, including the picture of Oriental zodiac. The year 2022 is the year of tiger. About 3 million people visit Meiji-jingu Shrine during the three days of New Year, to pray for their health and good luck for the year. Meiji Jingu Shrine, a Shinto shrine, was established in 1920 and dedicated to Emperor Meiji (1852-1914) and his consort Empress Shoken (1850-1914); the great grand parents of the current Emperor Naruhito. All visitors, as it has now become customary, wear protective face mask to prevent Corona virus pandemic.

Tokyo, Japan-January 3, 202: A big crowd under the police traffic control, waiting in front of the Torii Gate of Meiji-Jingu Shrine before entering, through Romon Gate, the ground of the Main Hall. During the New Year season, the Romon Gate is elaborately decorated to welcome the year with various signs, including the picture of Oriental zodiac. The year 2022 is the year of tiger. About 3 million people visit Meiji-jingu Shrine during the three days of New Year, to pray for their health and good luck for the year. Meiji Jingu Shrine, a Shinto shrine, was established in 1920 and dedicated to Emperor Meiji (1852-1914) and his consort Empress Shoken (1850-1914); the great grand parents of the current Emperor Naruhito. All visitors, as it has now become customary, wear protective face mask to prevent Corona virus pandemic.

Kyoto, Japan - April 8, 2013: A giant torii gate in front of the Romon Gate at Fushimi Inari Shrine's entrance. Fushimi Inari Shrine is the head shrine of Inari, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings.

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan - March 18 2019 : Romon Gate of the Kamigamo Shrine. It is an important Shinto sanctuary on the banks of the Kamo River in north Kyoto, first founded in 678.

Tokyo, Japan-January 3, 2020: The photo shows the crowd, during the New Year's days, in front of Juyosho of the Meiji-jingu Shrine, where good luck charms and amulets for festivals and various prayers are sold. Meiji-jingu Shrine, a Shinto shrine, was established in 1920 and dedicated to Emperor Meiji (1852-1914) and his consort Empress Shoken (1850-1914); the great great grandparents of the current Emperor Naruhito. The average number of people to visit Meiji-jingu Shrine during the first three days of New Year is said to be over 3 million, No 1 spot in the whole Japan.

Tokyo, Japan-January 3, 2022: A big crowd under the police traffic control is walking through the South Sacred Gate (Romon Gate) of Meiji-Jingu Shrine to enter the ground of the Main Hall. During the New Year season, the gate is elaborately decorated to welcome the year with various signs, including the picture of Oriental zodiac. The year 2022 is the year of tiger. About 3 million people visit Meiji-jingu Shrine during the three days of New Year, to pray for their health and good luck for the year. Meiji Jingu Shrine, a Shinto shrine, was established in 1920 and dedicated to Emperor Meiji (1852-1914) and his consort Empress Shoken (1850-1914); the great grand parents of the current Emperor Naruhito. All visitors, as it has now become customary, wear protective face mask to prevent Corona virus pandemic.

Kobe, Japan - July 14, 2011: The Romon gate at Ikuta Shrine. The shrine was founded by Empress Jingu in the 3rd century AD and is possibly one of the oldest in the country.

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan - April 12 2019 : Spring scenery of the Kamigamo Shrine. It is an important Shinto sanctuary on the banks of the Kamo River in north Kyoto, first founded in 678.

Tokyo, Japan-January 3, 2022: A big crowd under the police traffic control, waiting in front of the Torii Gate and the South Sacred Gate (Romon Gate) of Meiji-Jingu Shrine before entering the ground of the Main Hall. About 3 million people visit Meiji-jingu Shrine during the three days of New Year, to pray for their health and good luck for the year. Meiji Jingu Shrine, a Shinto shrine, was established in 1920 and dedicated to Emperor Meiji (1852-1914) and his consort Empress Shoken (1850-1914); the great grand parents of the current Emperor Naruhito. All visitors, as it has now become customary, wear protective face mask to prevent Corona virus pandemic.

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan - April 12 2019 : Spring scenery of the Kamigamo Shrine. It is an important Shinto sanctuary on the banks of the Kamo River in north Kyoto, first founded in 678.

Tokyo, Japan-January 3, 2022: The photo shows the crowd in front of Juyosho of the Shrine, where good luck charms and amulets for festivals and various prayers are sold. About 3 million people visit Meiji-jingu Shrine during the three days of New Year, to pray for their health and good luck for the year. Meiji Jingu Shrine, a Shinto shrine, was established in 1920 and dedicated to Emperor Meiji (1852-1914) and his consort Empress Shoken (1850-1914); the great grand parents of the current Emperor Naruhito. All visitors, as it has now become customary, wear protective face mask to prevent Corona virus pandemic.

Tokyo, Japan-January 3, 2022: The photo shows the main building of Meiji-Jingu Shrine. As so many people visit the Shrine during the New Year season to pray for their health and good luck for the year, a normal wooden offertory box is not enough and therefore a huge sheet is spread out in front for visitors to throw coins and notes. About 3 million people visit Meiji-jingu Shrine during the three days of New Year, to pray for their health and good luck for the year. Meiji Jingu Shrine, a Shinto shrine, was established in 1920 and dedicated to Emperor Meiji (1852-1914) and his consort Empress Shoken (1850-1914); the great grand parents of the current Emperor Naruhito. All visitors, as it has now become customary, wear protective face mask to prevent Corona virus pandemic.

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan - January 26 2019 : Winter scenery of the Imamiya Jinja Shrine. It was founded during the Heian period in 994. In 1001, however, the shrine was moved to its present-day location as a response to an epidemic that had hit the Kyoto area a year earlier.

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan - January 26 2019 : Winter scenery of the Imamiya Jinja Shrine. It was founded during the Heian period in 994. In 1001, however, the shrine was moved to its present-day location as a response to an epidemic that had hit the Kyoto area a year earlier.

Kyoto, Japan - April 8, 2013: A giant torii gate in front of the Romon Gate at Fushimi Inari Shrine's entrance. Fushimi Inari Shrine is the head shrine of Inari, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings.

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan - March 18 2019 : Scenery of the Kamigamo Shrine. It is an important Shinto sanctuary on the banks of the Kamo River in north Kyoto, first founded in 678.

Kyoto, Japan - October 20, 2012: Gai Haiden and Romon gate at Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shinto building. It is the main shrine of Inari and is located in Fushimi-ku in Kyoto. The main building was build in 1499. This very popular travel destination is well known for their thousands torii gates and smaller shrines around the Inari mountain in which the main shrine is at the bottom.

Kyoto, Japan - October 20, 2012: Romon gate at Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shinto building. It is the main shrine of Inari and is located in Fushimi-ku in Kyoto. The main building was build in 1499. This very popular travel destination is well known for their thousands torii gates and smaller shrines around the Inari mountain in which this entrance gate is at the bottom.

Kyoto, Japan - October 20, 2012: Romon gate at Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shinto building. It is the main shrine of Inari and is located in Fushimi-ku in Kyoto. The main building was build in 1499. This very popular travel destination well known for their thousands torii gates and smaller shrines around the Inari mountain in which this beautiful

Tokyo, Japan-January 3, 2019: The photo shows a big crowd in front of the South Sacred Gate and Torii Gate, paying a visit to Meiji-jingu Shrine to pray for their health and good luck for the year.t The South Sacred Gate is elaborately decorated to welcome the year with various signs, including the picture of Oriental zodiac. The year 2019 is the year of the boar. (In China, they call it the year of the pig.) Meiji-jingu Shrine, a Shinto shrine, was established in 1920 and dedicated to Emperor Meiji (1852-1914) and his consort Empress Shoken (1850-1914); the great grandparents of the current Emperor Akihito. The average number of people to visit Meiji-jingu Shrine during the first three days of New Year is said to be over 3 million, No 1 spot in the whole Japan.

Tokyo, Japan-January 3, 2020: The photo shows a big crowd in front of the South Sacred Gate, paying a visit to Meiji-jingu Shrine to pray for their health and good luck for the year. During the New Year season, the South Sacred Gate is elaborately decorated to welcome the year with various signs, including the picture of Oriental zodiac. The year 2020 is the year of the rat. Meiji-jingu Shrine, a Shinto shrine, was established in 1920 and dedicated to Emperor Meiji (1852-1914) and his consort Empress Shoken (1850-1914); the great great grandparents of the current Emperor Naruhito. The average number of people to visit Meiji-jingu Shrine during the first three days of New Year is said to be over 3 million, No 1 spot in the whole Japan.

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