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Inner Shrine
temple, Ise, Japan
Also known as: Naikū
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components of jinja
- In jinja
…Shintō shrines, such as the Inner Shrine (Naikū) at the Ise Shrine, are rebuilt at regular intervals, retaining through each reconstruction original elements of great antiquity, such as frames, floors, or roof beams. A distinctive feature of Shintō architecture is the chigi, a scissors-shaped finial formed by the projecting ends…
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elements of Ise Shrine
- In Ise Shrine
…two most important being the Inner Shrine (Naikū) and Outer Shrine (Gekū), situated about 4 miles (6 km) apart. Ise Shrine is a major destination for pilgrims and for tourists and has millions of visitors annually.
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