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Shinto shrine
Shinto shrines are places of worship and the dwellings of the kami, the Shinto gods. This is the worship hall (haiden) of Kami Ichinomiya Oawa Shrine, dedicated to Ogetsuhime, the god of grains, in particular Awa millet (foxtail millet, Setaria italica). Ichinomiya means 'first shrine' and is a Japanese historical term referring to the Shinto shrines with the highest shrine rank in a province or prefecture. Kamiyama, Shikoku Island, Japan.
shinto shrinegod of grainawa milletOgetsuhimefall leaveswooden shrineKami Ichinomiya OawaKamiyamaShikoku IslandJapan
Pascale GUY
on December 5, 2021Great shrine ! Awesome composition !
Terry Allen
on December 5, 2021Many thanks everyone for your nice comments!
geoghanart
on December 5, 2021Neat capture. Interesting contrast between the ornate work in the roof area and the rustic simplicity of the architecture underneath.
jimholmquist
on December 5, 2021Wonderful shot Terry! Beautiful details and design.
malcolmjenkinsphotography
on December 4, 2021Nicely composed shot beautifully delivered.
Rick Willis
on December 4, 2021Wonderful Find. Super Detail 😃...
Judith Sparhawk
on December 4, 2021Magnified, you can really see the nice carving in the wood structure. Lovely setting for the shrine with all the trees around.
Lgood
on December 4, 2021This is beautiful. I love the architecture and the details in all the wonderful wood.
fotoeffects
on December 4, 2021Lovely shot of the shrine; really nice carving on it, especially the rope-like carving over the entrance!
Donna McCommon
on December 4, 2021Wonderful capture of the shrine and all its detail!