While wandering around, I arrived at Tabata Hachiman Shrine. The grounds of the shrine were quiet, and there were no worshippers. But this shrine has a long history. According to legend, the shrine was built in 1189 by Minamoto no Yoritomo, who was returning to his home after his conquest of Oshu, in honor of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura.
There are several shrines within the narrow precincts of this Shinto shrine. The torii at the back of this photo is the torii of Fuji Sengen Shrine, one of them. Fuji Sengen Shrine, which enshrines the deified Mt. Fuji as an object of worship is a true example of animism. It must seem strange to Westerners who believe in monotheism.
Nov 2017 ARCHITECTURE TOKYO | |
SHRINE STAIRWAY TABATA TORII |
No
10353
Shooting Date
Aug 2017
Posted On
November 19, 2017
Modified On
May 8, 2024
Place
Tabata, Tokyo
Genre
Architectural Photography
Camera
SONY ALPHA 7R II
Lens
SONNAR T* FE 55MM F1.8 ZA