Shinto architecture

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title: Shinto architecture
text: chinju Shinto architecture is the architecture of Japanese Shinto shrines. With a few exceptions like Ise Grand Shrine and Izumo Taisha Shinto shrines before Buddhism were mostly temporary structures erected to a particular purpose. Buddhism brought to Japan the idea of permanent shrines and the presence of verandas, stone lanterns, and elaborate gates are some which are used both in a Shinto shrine and a Buddhist temple. The composition of a Shinto shrine is extremely variable, and none of its
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description: Architecture of Japanese Shinto shrines
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date created: 2008-12-04T18:55:03Z
date modified: 2024-09-02T00:34:55Z
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