Up Japan 2011 » 9-Izumo Taisha Slideshow

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The private Ichibata Line helps me for a quick excursion to Izumo Taisha.
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And just an hour later I am at my goal.
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Entrance to the Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine.
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The straw swirl is appropriately large.
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And to reflect the importance of this shrine, the rising sun is flying in the wind.
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There's a lot of restoration going on right now, but the fountain remains accessible.
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This week is special as many women visit the shrine to pray for their future.
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A great contrast of the lanterns and the moss roof.
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And of course many wooden wish plates are found here.
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Or paper stripes, with an interesting place to knot them on.
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A lantern in full detail.
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A shrine for prayers in full length.
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The main shrine building is completely enclosed for restoration.
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The restoration work is also explained on a poster.
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Next door there is a big hall for prayers.
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With an even larger straw swirl.
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And a nicely maintained entrance area.
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Japan also has at least one "holy cow".
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This brave man obviously is not afraid of large waves.

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