Regions
Discover torii gates across Japan's most sacred landscapes.
Kyoto
Japan's ancient capital is home to the most famous torii gates in the world, from the thousands at Fushimi Inari to hidden alleyway shrines in Gion.
Nara
Japan's first permanent capital preserves ancient stone torii and primeval forests where deer roam freely as messengers of the gods.
Tokyo
Japan's modern capital contains unexpected oases of tradition, including the massive forest-enclosed Meiji Jingu.
Miyajima
The sacred island in Hiroshima Bay is defined by its iconic floating torii, which rises from the sea at high tide.
Hakone
The mountain resort region features a lakeside torii with Mount Fuji views, framed by volcanic lakes and hot springs.
Nikko
The mountain sanctuary north of Tokyo holds the ornate Toshogu shrine complex, a masterpiece of Edo-period craftsmanship.