Shrine to local Kami in Garan
Dublin Core
Title
Shrine to local Kami in Garan
Subject
Religions-Sites; Religions-Buddhism; Religions-Shinto; Arts-Architecture
Description
This Shinto-style shrine stands in the heart of the Garan complex and reflects the importance of the traditions of worship dedicated to the "local" deity of the mountain. It appears that Kukai revered these "kami" deeply and this reverence continues via regular rituals today.
Date
7/7/2002
Contributor
Gardiner, David L. , 1957-
Colorado College
Rights
Materials may be used for educational, non-commercial purposes only. Acknowledgment to be given to the IDEAS image database and the photographer. Photographer retains copyright.
Format
image/jpeg
Type
still image
Identifier
cocrejpn0249
Coverage
Japan
Wakayama (Prefecture), Koyasan (inhabited place)
1080336
34.216667
135.583333
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
640 w x 480 h, 72 ppi
Files
Collection
Citation
“Shrine to local Kami in Garan,” ASIANetwork IDEAS Project, accessed September 22, 2023, https://ideasproject.org/items/show/4368.