Its torii gates, known for their imposing size and distinctive curved beams, are iconic symbols of Shinto culture. While the original shrine was destroyed during World War II, it was meticulously ...

But now, Kanonji city has something new to offer: the “torii gate in the sky” of the “hongu” main building of Takayajinja shrine that sits atop 404-meter-high Mount Inazumiyama.

HATSUKAICHI, Hiroshima Prefecture--The famed torii gate serenely resting in the sea may no longer be clearly seen, but the repair structure surrounding it is going viral on social media for its ...