Shinto

Our list of articles tagged with "Shinto."

November 24, 2021

Private Ikebana Lessons in Japan

Artisans of Leisure can incorporate lessons in the traditional Japanese arts of refinement, including ikebana and tea ceremony, into our private tours of Japan.

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April 24, 2013

Iconic Image: The Floating Torii at Miyajima, Japan

One of Japan’s most iconic images is the floating torii, a red Shinto gate that rises out of the water of the Seto Inland Sea just off Miyajima Island (near Hiroshima). The gate marks the entrance to beautiful Itsukushima Shrine, a centuries-old UNESCO World Heritage Site noted for its traditional Japanese religious architecture and scenic […]

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