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Hokora

By Muza-chan on Jul 17, 2009 | In Did you know... | 4 feedbacks »

Hokora are small shrines, dedicated to the local kami.
They can be built as auxiliary facilities, next to regular shrines, like the one in this photo, near the Futarasan Shrine, in Nikko:

Hokora at Futarasan Shrine

… or like this one, photographed near the Hato Mori Hachiman Shrine:

Hokora at Hato Mori Hachiman Shrine

Also, they can be built along roadsides, at crossroads or near bridges, like this one, near the Shinkyo, in Nikko:

Hokora near Shinkyo, Nikko

…or even near houses (photo from the Edo Tokyo Open Air Museum).

Hokora at Edo Tokyo Open Air Museum

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Hokora photos
Hokora is a special piece of Shinto shrine architecture.
07/17/09 @ 21:51
 Frank · http://tampadailyphoto.blogspot.com
They are wonderful. So colorful and each one appears to be very personal. Thank you for capturing so many and sharing them. They are great.
07/17/09 @ 23:58
 Bruno · http://roccaforte.blogspot.com
for my passion for travel is a culture that I like to discover. Beautiful colors
07/19/09 @ 14:28
 Teen Supermodels · http://teensupermodels.info
it's a very beautiful and wonderful place :)
07/25/09 @ 23:36

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